Lewis Hamilton has made a shocking revelation about the potential future of Max Verstappen at Mercedes in 2025. Amidst months of speculation and reports linking the reigning World Champion with a move to Mercedes, Hamilton has shed light on the situation, confirming that Verstappen’s chances of joining the team are now off the table.

Speaking about the matter, Hamilton stated, “I’ve heard the rumors, but from what I understand, Mercedes has decided to move in a different direction. Max is a phenomenal driver, but the team has other plans for 2025.”

This unexpected turn of events follows Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff’s earlier enthusiasm for possibly signing Verstappen to replace Hamilton, who is set to join Ferrari next season. However, recent developments suggest that Mercedes has chosen to focus on other options, including rising star Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

Hamilton’s revelation adds a new layer of intrigue to the already intense F1 2025 season buildup. With Verstappen now seemingly out of the picture, all eyes are on who will fill the coveted Mercedes seat alongside George Russell.