David Coulthard strongly believes Max Verstappen will remain at Red Bull for the rest of his F1 career. The former Red Bull driver asserts that no other team, including McLaren, Ferrari, or Mercedes, would offer Verstappen the freedom to "be Max" in the same way. This unique environment allows the reigning champion to pursue other high-level racing passions, like his recent participation in the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Coulthard emphasized Verstappen's exceptional versatility and commitment, noting the Nürburgring is a "scary racetrack" where few other F1 drivers would dare to compete. This flexibility from Red Bull, stemming from founder Dietrich Mateschitz's philosophy of letting drivers "be yourself," is what Coulthard says will keep Verstappen from ever entertaining moves to rivals. Dismissing past speculation about Mercedes, Coulthard's take suggests Red Bull will continue to be Verstappen's unchallenged domain, further solidifying their dynasty for years to come.
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