De Telegraaf: “Ferrari will keep an eye on Verstappen’s situation”

Verstappen’s stomach aches Max Verstappen has not been subtle in criticizing the new Formula 1 rules since the winter tests. The first three races were a real nightmare for the Dutch champion, struggling with a Red Bull that he did not hesitate to define as practically undriveable.
His statements after Suzuka caused quite a stir, in which he raised the possibility of leaving F1 given that he is “no longer having fun” with the new regulatory course.
The meeting on Thursday 9 April and the whispers reported by various sources tell of an F1 eager to rethink energy management to especially improve qualifying, while the races are considered acceptable. Will it be enough – already from Miami – to give Verstappen some driving pleasure again? Verstappen’s future: is Ferrari also there? If Max continued in Formula 1 there would then be another question to address: with the exit of Gianpiero Lambiase and the lack of competitiveness of the RB22, would Verstappen look around or continue to swear loyalty to Red Bull? It is no mystery that the Dutch champion has a contractual clause which, under certain conditions – which at the moment seem feasible – could allow him to leave the team at the end of 2026. Erik Van Haren, who has always been close to the affairs of the four-time world champion, spoke about Max Verstappen’s future in a video published on the De Telegraaf website: “I could imagine that Max could start looking around, if Red Bull fails to find a solution to his problems. At some point it could come the classic straw that breaks the camel’s back: it will be interesting in the coming weeks and months what he decides.”
And in the case of a farewell to Red Bull, Max has the eyes of the top teams on him – despite the usual denials: “Behind the scenes everything is happening and even more will happen in the coming months around Verstappen. Zak Brown of McLaren is very fascinated by Max and there is respect between the two. With Lambiase on board they will have an extra ace up their sleeve. But not only that: Mercedes and Ferrari will also certainly keep an eye on Verstappen’s situation”, Van confidently stated Haren.