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Steiner on Verstappen: 'Regrets rejecting Mercedes'
Former team principal Guenther Steiner speculates Max Verstappen regrets past decisions not to sign with Mercedes, claiming that door is now firmly closed.
By Nadia van Leeuwen - 2026-07-14T08:50:55.000Z - 1 min read
Guenther Steiner, former team principal of Haas, has weighed in on Max Verstappen's choices. He asserts with conviction that the four-time world champion 'absolutely' regrets not accepting an offer from Mercedes in the past.
According to the Austrian, the door for any potential move by Verstappen to the German team is now permanently closed. A missed opportunity, it seems, with lasting consequences for the future.
Verstappen's position at Red Bull Racing has been under scrutiny for some time. Recent unrest and a turbulent period within the team have fueled speculation regarding his future.
It is well known that frustration ran high for the Dutch driver at times during this period. This fuels ongoing discussion about his deliberate decisions back then and their potential impact today.