Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has suggested that any chances of Max Verstappen moving to Mercedes are dead. Former Williams driver stated that the contract extension for Lewis Hamilton also meant that Max could not move to the German team.

There were rumors throughout the paddock that Max Verstappen might jump ship to Mercedes if Lewis Hamilton calls it a day on his racing career. But the news of Hamilton signing a new two-year deal meant that Max would stay at Red Bull.

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For me, that means above all that Max canceled at Mercedes: Ralf Schumacher

As reported by bild.de, the German driver believes there were only two choices for the world champions. The younger of the Schumacher brothers, Ralf, stated that Lewis was the only alternative for Mercedes.

“For me, that means above all that Max canceled at Mercedes,” said Schumacher.

“I think there was hope at Mercedes that with Max in the cockpit, we would completely realign ourselves for the future. She died now, and then, in my opinion, Lewis was the only alternative. 

Red Bull now has a great time ahead of them with Max Verstappen.“ said Ralf Schumacher.

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Lewis Hamilton really wants to be Michael Schumacher’s record

When asked about Lewis Hamilton signing a new two-year deal, Ralf stated that the 7-time world champion really loves F1. He also mentioned that Hamilton really wants to beat the record of his brother Michael.

“Lewis loves Formula 1. I don’t see a partner at his side in his life, except maybe for the dog. If you live life like him, you have no need to change anything. 

Especially when you win so much. From my point of view, I can say that it is also a strange feeling when you, as a racing driver, suddenly wake up in the morning and no longer have this well-planned year. 

I also believe that Lewis really wants to break my brother’s world championship record with seven titles,” said Ralf.

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