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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Three-time defending Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen defended his father amid turmoil at Red Bull and addressed speculation Wednesday that he could switch to Mercedes next season when Lewis Hamilton joins Ferrari.
Jos Verstappen said over the weekend that his son’s team will “ explode ” if Christian Horner remains in charge after the Red Bull team principal’s alleged behavior toward a team employee. The younger Verstappen said his father has always been outspoken.
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