Called a “headless chicken” by Jos Verstappen, and countless other and far worse slurs on social media, Robert Doornbos has defended his “analyses” that led to him proclaiming Max Verstappen is “leaving” Red Bull for Mercedes.

A claim that proved to be incorrect when the Dutchman declared that he’ll be staying at Red Bull in F1 2026.

Max Verstappen to Mercedes? Robert Doornbos was convinced

Verstappen ‘s future had been the subject of many a rumour over the last 18 months, with Red Bull’s declining form and the team’s off-track issues all said to have the reigning World Champion considering his options.

Mercedes emerged as the lead candidate to sign him as Toto Wolff fanned the flames last year as he publicly courted the driver, while this season Mercedes’ delay in confirming George R

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