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Max Verstappen’s brother-in-law Nelson Piquet Jr. seemingly revealed that the Dutch driver will join Mercedes in 2026: “Who knows next year, with Max there…”
While being interviewed on Brazilian Pelas Pistas Podcast, Max Verstappen’s brother-in-law, former F1 driver Nelson Piquet Jr. had seemingly revealed that the Dutch driver is set to join Mercedes in 2026.
Here is a translation of what he said while talking about Mercedes’ performance at Silverstone:
Piquet Jr.: “There are weekends this year where things just don’t work out for Mercedes. Who knows next year, with Max there….”
Interviewer: “Whoa there… really?”
Piquet Jr.: “That they’re talking, everyone knows, right? Just missing final contract details, but everyone knows that its an option. They are talking.”
Interviewer: “In Silverstone they asked Max if he was staying and he didnt reply yes or no, or if it would be a sabbatical…”
Piquet Jr.: “I dont think so…”
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Interviewer: “A German reporter pressed him on it if it would be a no, he wont take a year off racing or F1, and he said he would be in F1 in 26”
Piquet Jr.: “He will be, until August he needs to have made a decision, they will either get the final details right or not. But I think it would be pretty cool.”
Interviewer: “To switch or to stay?”
Piquet Jr.: “To switch.”
Interviewer: “If he switches what’s the best scenario as a teammate, Russell or Antonelli?”
Piquet Jr.: “If he goes, it will definitely be Antonelli. For sure.”
This comes after the shocking dismissal of Christian Horner from his long-time position of team principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing.
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