Max Verstappen is preparing to live without one of his key allies at Red Bull, with Lee Stevenson set to ditch the reigning champions for a rival F1 team. Stevenson has been with Red Bull since 2006 but showed on social media that he would take over. A new role in the paddock.
Stevenson began his F1 career at Jordan before moving to Red Bull just two decades ago and rising to the position of lead mechanic. He was in close contact with Verstappen thanks to his central role in the garage, but he will soon bring him in. experience to some other team on the grid. The outgoing Red Bull mechanic announced his departure on Instagram, saying: “Just so everyone knows. I probably wouldn’t see any more messages from me at Red Bull. Today is my last day. ” It’s been 18 years and the things I’ve managed to accomplish here have surely been, “We’re going to move on to the next bankruptcy. “That break begins on Monday, when I fly to Japan to start racing with my new team at the other end of the pit lane. It’s going to be a huge challenge, but one I’m prepared for. “
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According to RacingNews365, Stevenson is expected to sign up for Stake as its new lead mechanic ahead of its rebranding as Audi’s factory team in 2026. News of his departure comes amid uncertainty over Verstappen’s long career at Red Bull, with Mercedes and Aston Martin. It is expected to do so. Be eager to recruit him. Toto Wolff has made no secret of his preference for bringing Verstappen to Mercedes next year when Lewis Hamilton leaves to join Ferrari. The Dutchman has a long-term contract at Red Bull but would have a release clause that would allow him to leave soon if Helmut Marko resigns or is sacked.
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Meanwhile, it has been reported that Aston Martin has drawn up ambitious plans to offer Verstappen a lucrative contract. According to Auto Motor und Sport, team owner Lawrence Stroll is confident that he can trap Verstappen into signing up with them by providing him with a more attractive package than Mercedes. The report adds that Red Bull technical guru Adrian Newey would also move to Aston Martin if the move is made. It’s moving forward. However, it is unclear whether Verstappen would be in a position to leave Red Bull for a team without a win under his belt since Racing Point’s rebranding in 2021.
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