In a disconcerting turn within the Formula 1 world, Red Bull made a sensational proposal to Alpine: Max Verstappen for the Argentinian top talent Franco Colapinto. The reason? Verstappen would have indicated that heno longer wants to ride for Red Bull, and the team brought that to a radical decision.
The sports world reacted stunned to the words of Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies, who declared frankly:
“We don’t need someone who doesn’t want to be here. Colapinto will be the new future of Red Bull.”
According to reliable sources, the relationship between Verstappen and Red Bull has cooled considerably in recent months. Verstappen would be dissatisfied with the internal structure, the recent performance of the car and the strategic choices of the team. Tensions reached a boiling point after the Grand Prix of Great Britain, where Verstappen was again frustrated about team orders and pit stop strategies.
The proposal:
Red Bull would like to exchange Max Verstappen with Alpine, in which they want to get Colapinto – an emerging talent from Formula 2 – in exchange. Colapinto, only 21 years old, is seen as one of the biggest promises in the South American motor sport landscape. He impressed with his speed, mental strength and technical insight, and would fit perfectly within the long -term vision of Red Bull.
For Red Bull this does not seem like a desperate act, but a conscious strategy. By renouncing Verstappen – despite his three world titles – the team wants to build a young and hungry project again. According to insiders, Colapinto would have been in the picture with Red Bull Junior Team, but then opted for a different path.
The reactions:
F1 fans worldwide respond divided. Some call the proposal “insane”, while others think it is “time for a breath of fresh air” at Red Bull.
Verstappen himself has not yet responded publicly, but sources close to the driver claim that he feels “betrayed and discarded”. He would have already had conversations with Mercedes and Aston Martin, for a possible switch in 2026 – the year in which the new motor regulations enter into.
On the other hand, Alpine seems enthusiastic about the chance to win a triple world champion. For a team that drove in the shade for years, the arrival of Verstappen would be a huge step to the top.
Conclusion:
If this Megadeal continues, it would become one of the most shocking transfers in the history of Formula 1. Max Verstappen away from Red Bull? Until recently it seemed unthinkable – but now it seems to be reality. One thing is certain:Formula 1 will never be the same again.
