Mercedes’ pursuit of Max Verstappen has triggered division amongst Formula 1 fans, with followers of the sport being unsure if the Dutchman should switch.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rumours linking Verstappen to a bombshell move to the Silver Arrows have intensified in recent weeks, following George Russell revealing in Austria that talks were taking place.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was later confirmed by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and Raymond Vermeulen, the manager of Verstappen, that conversations had happened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In addition, former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and its motorsport advisor Helmut Marko refused to deny on multiple occasions that its star driver could leave.<\/p>\n
But should Mercedes sign Verstappen for the start of the new power unit regulations next season? That was a question put to fans in a RacingNews365 poll.<\/p>\n
Remarkably, there was no clear winner; however, 42.9% of voters believe Mercedes should replace Russell with Verstappen next season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This was the most-voted option but only by 6.4%, with 36.5% backing Wolff to keep its current driver pairing of Russell and teenager Kimi Antonelli.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Should Mercedes sign Verstappen, a majority do expect Russell to be dropped, as only 12.2% voted for the Red Bull driver to replace Antonelli.<\/p>\n
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