Red Bull team boss reveals blowout: ‘Hamilton asked if there was interest this year’ | Formula 1

“We have had many discussions over the years about the possibility of Lewis joining,” Horner told the Daily Mail. “His entourage has contacted us several times. Not long ago, earlier this year, we asked if there would be any interest from us. But I don’t see Max and Louis training together. The dynamics would be wrong. We are 100% satisfied with what we have.” “.

A collaboration between Verstappen and Hamilton would have been great, as the two are known to be bitter rivals. Earlier this season, Mercedes threw a lot of mud in an attempt to take the shine off Verstappen’s current success.

Rumors have been circulating that Hamilton has been negotiating with Ferrari for some time. According to Horner, a high-level discussion has already taken place. “He also met John Elkann (Ferrari owner, editor). “I think there have been serious talks,” the Briton said. “It was in May, around the time of the Monaco Grand Prix. There may also have been discussions with Vasseur (Team Leader, Ed). But at least with Elkann.”

Hamilton himself has long denied having any contact with Ferrari, let alone Red Bull. Upon signing his new contract with Mercedes, he stressed that the negotiations took a long time because some wrinkles had to be ironed out. Extending his contract until the end of 2025, Hamilton said: “We will continue to chase our dreams and fight, no matter the size of the challenge. In the end, we will win again.”