F1 Champion Nigel Mansell Breaks Silence on ‘Good’ Max Verstappen to Mercedes Rumors

Max Verstappen is the center of attention over rumors of wanting to leave Red Bull amidst their challenging time. The Dutchman has given it all in terms of performance, but Milton Keynes’ dismal pace has rendered him unable to fight for race wins now. Moreover, Christian Horner‘s sudden sacking from the team could push Verstappen to make the jump to Mercedes in the coming season. Now, the 1992 F1 champion, Nigel Mansell, has shared his opinion on the rumors of the 27-year-old looking to join Brackley.

Max Verstappen had previously issued his long-term loyalty to Red Bull following multiple rumors of wanting to join Mercedes. However, now, the Dutchman is reportedly in advanced talks with the German carmaker as they look to acquire him as early as 2026. It was previously speculated that Verstappen and Co. wanted to fire Christian Horner and then continue with the same team. Still, keeping in mind the Austrian outfit’s ever-so-worsening form, the 27-year-old might switch teams regardless.

Speaking of the undying Mercedes rumors for Max Verstappen, Nigel Mansell could not be more excited. The 71-year-old asserted that Verstappen is an outstanding world champion and driver at the pinnacle of motorsport. As such, Mansell hoped that the four-time champion would join whichever team made him the happiest and helped him keep scoring impressive results.

Max is an outstanding World Champion and driver, and I hope he gets to wherever he wants to get to, which will make him happy.

Nigel Mansell said, as reported by racingnews365

Nigel Mansell further talked highly of the chances of Verstappen actually joining Mercedes in the coming season. The 1992 champion believed that these rumors were ‘very good’ as the 27-year-old could finally return to his winning ways with Brackley. However, for now, the Dutchman would have to focus on the remaining 12 races with Red Bull and give it his all to score the race wins with his long-time team.

It’s a good rumour (referring to Verstappen joining Mercedes next season).

Nigel Mansell added

Sacked FIA Stewart insists Max Verstappen ‘not so happy’ at Red Bull now

Max Verstappen’s time at Red Bull this year has been very troublesome. It wouldn’t be surprising to witness the Dutchman switch teams due to this sudden slump in performance. Moreover, the upcoming 2026 F1 regulations could pose a massive disadvantage to Red Bull as they suffer from a loss of some crucial figures within the team. Following these conditions, sacked FIA steward Johnny Herbert reckons that Verstappen isn’t too pleased to continue at Milton Keynes currently.