Verstappen launches Mercedes AMG GT project fueling Red Bull exit speculation

Details: Published: 25 December 2025

The agreement is now official and has sent ripples through the motorsport world. Starting in 2026, Max Verstappen will compete with his own team, Verstappen.com Racing, using a Mercedes-AMG GT3 in the GT World Challenge Europe. Announced on Christmas Eve via social media, the collaboration drew immediate attention, particularly amid ongoing speculation surrounding the four-time world champion’s long-term future with Red Bull in Formula One.

The partnership between Verstappen and Mercedes-AMG is designed as a multi-year project and includes a full campaign in the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe season. The car will be run by 2 Seas Motorsport and entered in the Pro category. Verstappen has already been involved in initial testing at Estoril, underlining that the program is not symbolic but a serious and structured sporting venture.

In the Sprint Cup, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 will be driven by Chris Lulham alongside former factory driver Daniel Juncadella, who is also set to compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar class with Genesis. For the Endurance Cup, Jules Gounon will join the line-up, completing a strong driver roster. The centerpiece of the season will be the iconic 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, one of the most prestigious events in GT racing. Whether Verstappen himself will take part as a driver in selected endurance races, including Spa, will depend on the final racing calendar and his other commitments, such as the Nürburgring Endurance Series.

While his on-track involvement is not yet fully confirmed, the project clearly reflects his growing engagement in motorsport beyond Formula One, both as a team owner and as a potential competitor. The announcement has inevitably reignited speculation about Verstappen’s future at Red Bull.

The departure of key figures from his inner circle, reported meetings with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, and the existence of performance-related exit clauses have fueled debate about possible long-term scenarios. For now, however, the Mercedes-AMG GT program does not signal an immediate break with Red Bull in Formula One, even if it adds a new layer of intrigue to an already closely watched situation.

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