By now, everyone knows that Mercedes has its eyes set on Max Verstappen in 2025. Although Verstappen’s contract lasts until 2028, there is an exit clause that Mercedes feels like exercising. Ever since the Christian Horner investigation of inappropriate behavior with a staff member, Red Bull has been caught in the middle of back-to-back controversies. After Horner cleared his name off the allegations, there have been rumors about a power play taking place in the team. This is not good news for the unit, as Jos Verstappen has been interested in looking at his son’s options.

Ever since Jos Verstappen was spotted talking to Toto Wolff in Bahrain, there have been rumors about a possible transfer. Recently, even Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius went on record to say that the team is interested in signing Max Verstappen.

This has made everyone wonder what will happen in 2025, as Red Bull has not made a comment on the same until today. After the Austrian Sprint race qualifiers, Christian Horner spoke at the press conference and when he was asked about Verstappen moving to Mercedes, he told the Silver Arrows they could take Jos. Maybe Mercedes took things too seriously, as shortly after, Jos was spotted with the silver arrows.

A picture of Jos Verstappen talking to a Mercedes staff member surfaced online and the internet went wild. Rumors like world champion transfers are something that keeps Formula 1 interesting off track. Jos has often been found by the Mercedes garage, and many people wonder if this could be to strike a deal with Mercedes.

However, during their last sighting together, fans connected it to Christian Horner‘s comment at the conference and are jokingly suggesting that the transfer has been made. Let’s take a look at the noise fans have created.

Fans reaction to Jos Verstappen with Mercedes

When a picture of Jos Verstappen talking to a Mercedes engineer surfaced online, many fans took to the comments section to share their thoughts. One fan who knew about Horner’s earlier statement suggested that this meeting could be due to Horner’s offer. While Horner means that Max is busy, if they wanted a “Verstappen” so badly, Mercedes could hire Jos. Although it was said as a way to deflect the question about the defending champion’s transfer, seeing Jos with Mercedes is an interesting co-incident. Or is it?

By now, Jos Verstappen has been spotted talking to Mercedes representatives quite a few times. That led this fan to comment that Verstappen Sr. might just forget his way back to the Red Bull garage. His frequent spotting at Mercedes might just make him walk past his son’s garage, according to the fan.

Although some fans were interested in the picture shared by the original poster, this one had more to add. Sharing another picture where Jos is spotted talking to yet another Mercedes figure. These sightings of Jos Verstappen with Mercedes have many wondering: despite Max’s contract being until 2028, is he considering his eternal rival team?

Just talking to a few figures in Mercedes is not enough to consider that Max Verstappen will make a shift. However, this fan mentioned how Papa Verstappen was not only by the Mercedes garage but also at their hospitality suites. We know that Toto Wolff and Jos Verstappen have a relationship, and that can be turned into a partnership with his son driving for the team.

With all things considered, do you think that Jos Verstappen is setting up the network needed to make sure Max has a good 2025 season with Mercedes? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.