Lewis Hamilton says he recommends Max Verstappen be part of Mercedes, and says he acknowledges Purple Bull as a “nice crew”
Verstappen’s F1 Future continues to be a scorching subject forward of the UK’s Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend.
Verstappen’s media periods with written information shops had been packed.
The four-time world champion answered questions on which crew he’ll drive subsequent 12 months.
The 27-year-old reiterated in a brand new report of his method from Mercedes that nothing has modified concerning his future for Purple Bull.
Earlier this week, Sky Italia reported that Verstappen has agreed to hitch Mercedes subsequent 12 months.
Nonetheless, their stories didn’t seem like true.
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli addressed hypothesis on Silverstone on Thursday.
Russell declared he shall be with Mercedes in 2026.
Antoneri, who’s in his rookie season, mentioned Mercedes has complete “belief” in him.
Hamilton spent 12 years at Mercedes and received six of his seven world titles.
The 40-year-old has determined to depart his Brackley-based outfit in Ferrari forward of the 2025 season.
Hamilton locations emphasis on Verstappen’s rumors
Lewis Hamilton was requested if he would advise Max Verstappen to hitch his earlier crew.
The British driver replied “After all” earlier than mentioning among the feedback he made at McLaren.
“After all. I imply, he is from an excellent crew,” Hamilton mentioned in Silverstone.
“I used to be requested one thing about one thing a few years in the past… I do not bear in mind.
“I feel I used to be as cussed as Mercedes again then. I bear in mind saying one thing about Purple Bull being simply drinks. I at all times regretted it as a result of Mercedes (2011 McLaren) again then mentioned it was nice.
“What I can say when somebody asks me about Mercedes is that it is a pure ardour and it is an excellent crew. They’ve nice HR, it is an excellent manufacturing facility, it is an excellent surroundings.
“After all I say (sure) I need to see what occurs.”
