Jos Verstappen, hasn’t ruled out the possibility of his son joining another team before the end of his contract. The simmering tensions surrounding Verstappen’s ambitious character are somewhat exacerbated in this regard.
All this even as Eddie Jordan believes that Max Verstappen will be quite a dominant force in the forthcoming 2024 Constructors’ Championship race, as the Red Bull team is said to have put a very fast car underneath him.
“For the time being, I do however have worries that a very important ingredient has been lost, which I would call the tiny little mojo,’” he further said. Jordan, however, posited that it is important for the team to regain that conversion of energy in order for them to be dynamic.
However, though both parties know that Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until 2028, the possible execution of that contract by the Dutchman remains in doubt. The Dutchman has suggested before that he might retire ‘on his own terms’ considering the discontent he holds against the FIA. His recent outbursts, including those during the Singapore Grand Prix, have only added fuel to the fire about his possible retirement.
Jordan highlighted that the last six races of the season will be very important to Verstappen’s career progression. “It’s very straightforward; it is messing with Max’s psyche. If it is about keeping him in the team, then he has to win the title this year,” he concluded.
As if trying to add another twist to the equation, Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s advisor, also stressed that Verstappen’s contract contains some exit clauses, which could see him depart the team prematurely. How well the car performs and how happy Verstappen is with the team’s overall chemistry could play a big part in making up his mind. In addition, Verstappen’s father, Jos,
