Mercedes are willing to pay 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Max Verstappen’s extortionate F1 salary as they look to replace 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lewis Hamilton for 2025.

According to reputable Gဣerman publication , the finances it would take to sign Verstappen have been “approved” by Mercedes internally.

They would be prepared to wait - even if it means missing out on signing 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Carlos Sainz or 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Fernando Alonso.

Alonso has now recommitted himself to Aston Martin by penning a𒈔 long-term contract.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has publicly made clear that he would🍌 love 🅰to sign Verstappen for 2025.

Wolff’s desire to sign Verstappen was ignited by the drama stemming from the drama surrounding Christian H𝕴orner at Red Bull.

Reports of an internal struggle or ‘civil w🐻ar’ led to speculation that Verstappen might decide to jump ship, particularly if Helmut Marko is ousted.

Verstappen currently has a contract until the end of 2028 but would be allowed to leave Red Bull if Marko left his role within thꦡe team.

As a result, Mercedes🃏 are on standby to sigᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚn the reigning world champion.

Mercedes’ on-track performance makes a move for Verstappen less realistic, and relies on Red Bull combusting intern🍌ally.

The Brackley-based outfit are reportedly willing to pay $55 million base salary an𒈔d any bonuses on top of that.

Merce✨des would also be willing to hand Verstappen a long term ambassadorial role, ensuring Verstappen would be looked after once he called time on his F1 career.

Aston Martin remain a factor, with Lawrence Stroll keen on luring Adria💙n Newey🍃 away from Red Bull as “bait” for Verstappen.

Stroll has been prepared to spend big at Aston Martinꩲ ♍and the signing of Newey would only make them more appealing.

Honda will supply Aston Martin with engines from 2026 - another factor that could tempt Verstappen giv꧟en his success with Red Bull has been aided by the Japanese manufacturer.