Max to Mercedes?! Crofty makes his bet I Will Daniel Ricciardo race in 2025? I Fox Sports

The voice of F1 joins Fox Sports to discuss the Max to Mercedes rumours, whether Daniel Ricciardo can keep his seat in 2025 and how Oscar Piastri will fare in Melbourne.
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[@ShadeXH]

Media is really bored. Max is staying at RB.

[@anudeepk7579]

Where did this story even come from? Why would Max leave RB, and a guarenteed championship till 2025 and maybe beyond to go to a Mercedes who are stuggling so much? It's insane.

[@ShadeXH]

@@anudeepk7579 From Toto saying "Yea I mean I'd love to have Max on my team." That's literally it.

[@mapleleafkay9824]

Are you his manager? Bruh you fans are weird

[@ShadeXH]

@@mapleleafkay9824 Weirder than delusional theorizing about a shock move away from the best team and car on the grid? Okay.

[@richboy900]

Wonder though if they know more than we know about the pu performance of the upcoming regulation changed cars and Red Bull power trains/Ford is inferior to that of other teams

[@kickderel]

So we are interviewing commentators now🥱

[@chalo212]

Yes, dude, they've seen it all

[@kickderel]

@@chalo212 boring They have seen the exact same what viewers have seen for the past 30-60 years 😂

[@avdtouw]

fact that Crofty is saying that Mercedes is close to being the second team, shows how biased he is.. Mercedes is nowhere near good enough to be considered the second team.

[@angel_one1259]

All Brits, fans and journalist WANTS Max to leave RBR, cause they want him to STOP winning, gladly Max is not an idiot like the tools on Sky.

[@markoes28]

💯

[@MrBeerlove]

or Newey!

[@JDYTC]

And don’t forget F1 is a British sport run by Britons 🏎️🇬🇧 The British bias always was thick but just got a little ticker when Hamilton entered the scene and have been this thick ever since.

[@mapleleafkay9824]

Lmao you people are obsessed with Brits and sky sports. Max isn’t as sick as you people. Max isn’t as short sighted as you sycophants. He knows 2026 isn’t looking pretty at RB and he wouldn’t have that clause in his contract if he “NEVER” plans on leaving.

[@mapleleafkay9824]

@@JDYTC Your fault for watching sky sports. Go watch espn goofy

[@freddiefreihofer7716]

Max is not going to climb aboard the sinking Mercedes ship.

[@bobkeul7682]

British always tries to avoid giving credits to Max.. where they always gave full credit to hamilton "another master class by lewis". Since Max or Alonso, its "look at how dominant the car is"' another "design miracle from newey" whilst its actually a fun fact that Wache and his team who is the lead designer, not Newey. They constantly repeat Newey and Milton Keynes. Well if Newey did such a great job why is Perez 22 seconds behind? So sick of this British media. First praising Lewis to the stars and now its Newey getting all credits.

[@bjrnchrstn]

These story spinners called ‘journalists’ should be ashamed of themselves.

[@RoyLimisAw3s0me]

Daniel Ricciardo is washed up LMAO... he is just to old and needed Team Instruction to pass Tsunoda then overtaking his own teammate "on-merit"; you seems to be a Honey Badger or an Australian but you can clearly see if Ricciardo can't even overtake his own teammate on-merit;

[@liukin95]

For saying what?

[@RoyLimisAw3s0me]

@@liukin95 Max going to Mercedes

[@stuartorr8192]

they are all "wifeys" talking over the back fence .... cant bear it

[@peterthomas5792]

Look at it from Max's eyes: would you want to swap an RB for a Merc? The car is no longer great (to say the least) and neither is the team.

[@yerrie1908]

Bytheway, Crofty is as always proven wrong within hours, McLaren clearly has a lot more pace than Mercedes. After 3 years of a driver and team not performing this biased Brit can't give up his Mercedes BS

[@kohunter]

British journalists and media are really desperate to see Max's dominant era end as soon as possible. Funny.

[@erikapple8955]

💯. They are pathetic

[@dankron_]

By the looks of it, 90% of fans want that too... did you hear the cheering when max retired last weekend? 🤣

[@erikapple8955]

@@dankron_ LOL. Max is the most popular driver in the world according to a poll last year

[@dankron_]

@@erikapple8955clearly not in Australia 😂

[@erikapple8955]

@dankron_ prisoners kids arent known to be smart. Australia just got the wheel last year and I heard electricity is next

[@darensavy5014]

Max at Merc is ridiculous... Seriously you guys need to do a Little more journalism!

[@isti1986]

they are just 'farming views'. It's completely silly to think anyone would change a winning team just because some bs personal sh*tstorm. These people know exactly that what they think is absurd and pointless to even talk. But there is 0 thinks happening in F1 right now, so I guess they desperate.

[@itshammertimeF1]

You guys are crazy, he's thinking long term. 2026 likely won't be a good year for Redbull. There is a real chance he goes to Merc or Aston. Watch this space.

[@KGI_KlikoNL]

@@itshammertimeF1 The claim was, next year already. Not in 2026 or later. Same as now is claimed, that Newey any moment signs at Ferrari. We see.

[@tootsy1100]

No Darren they know it's bollox it's just something to talk about

[@simmingszycho1980]

Verstappen: I'm happy here and will serve my contract British media: Shut up! You know nothing!

[@bannjaxx]

Crofty: It's very unlikely that Max would go to Mercedes. Everyone: Crofty's an idiot, Max isn't going to Mercedes.

[@markoes28]

If that's what he said they should change the title.. that's what you get when you make a CLICKBAIT!! 🙄🤡 Nobody cares for a fake interview and just click on the video to tell Crofty the truth, and again.. this wouldn't have happend if they didn't put out a clickbait!!

[@theflyingdonkeypunch]

The cow has no milk left

[@KGI_KlikoNL]

They really milk these rumors, like Rockstar games, milks Grand Theft Auto 5 Online.

[@ronbelanger4113]

Best thing about F1TV, zero Croft!

[@andyburkhart9125]

The media think they are being so profound pushing the Max to Mercedes scenario. Do they really think we are gullible enough to believe Max would even for a fraction of a second consider such a move?

[@Andash75]

Max 100% not going to Mercedes ever. Albion gets the seat cause he deserves it, he’s done the apprenticeship at Williams, it’s his time. Sainz to replace the drop kick waste of space in f1 cause he’s a daddy’s boy, Lance Stroll, Liam Lawson gets Sergio’s seat, he’s demoted to VisaRB with Yuki and Kimi Antonelli slots into Albion’s seat at Williams to start his apprenticeship. Ollie Bearman is going to Haas to get some experience, Lewis wins his 8th, loses one to Massa, back to 7, wins an Adrian Newey designed Ferrari, technically number 10, minus farcical 2021, minus the loss to Cry baby Massa, so finally after really winning 10, he gets the recognition for 8 and its indisputable that he is the absolute G.O.A.T. The legend to end all legends, Sir Lewis Hamilton 10 time World Champion but only 8 trophies to show for it. Oh well it’s all documented for the record books 🧐👀😤⚡️😖✨🫢💫🤯💥😧💨🤐⁉️

[@PositronicDiscombobulator]

I love it how Crofty values 10 Australian dollars like it's 1999

[@rz5090]

Max has said multiple times now he plans on being at RB until his contract ends in 2028. And why would he leave the Best car for one currently moving backwards towards the midfield? Just stop already.

[@Hmmm313]

Max stay with RB until 2028

[@markvanderknoop131]

Ford hasn't shown anything promising jet.

[@markoes28]

​@@markvanderknoop131 they are just not showing the cards in their hand but am convinced they have a real real good one 😏

[@markoes28]

100.000%

[@markvanderknoop131]

@@markoes28 yeah that's probably why Ford is domenating the EV market worldwide.

[@pokiou]

@@markvanderknoop131wrong.. its TATA not Ford.

[@IZn0g0uDatAll]

Can you stop with those clickbaits. There is no way on earth that max leaves the most successful team in decades to go to one that struggles like hell. Do better.

[@justwayne4785]

Has Crofty forgotten about the performance of every former world champion they’ve had since Michael? I think Ferrari have paid a lot of money for a #2 driver who’s going to make them money through merch, not on track performance.

[@Ogole-oye]

Max said he is staying, Max likes RB, it's almost never what media speculate. Some bit of listening could help. Max hopes to be a one team man. He likes what he has got, he likes his predictable life, any change would mean leave a sure competitive car to uncertain space where he has to resettle, he is more likely to leave F1 after his current contract than he would change team.

[@justwayne4785]

You could’ve said exactly the same about Lewis at Mercedes 6 months ago lol I do agree that Max won’t go to Mercedes.

[@markoes28]

Well said!!

[@Ogole-oye]

@@justwayne4785 totally different circumstances. Merc is struggling and Lewis was at the end of his contract. Max has a good contract and unlike Lewis, is winning races which is tye ultimate goal besides the money.

[@justwayne4785]

@@Ogole-oye Lewis has said on multiple occasions that he wanted to end his career at Mercedes. Lewis wasn’t at the end of his contract he exercised a break, which Max is probably capable of doing, especially if Helmut leaves, then you have his dad to add to the mix. I think Max would be crazy to go anywhere but Ferrari, I hope he stays at redbull, it’s the best team for him by far. My point was, Lewis liked Mercedes, Lewis already had the one man team going on at Mercedes, Lewis had an excellent life at Mercedes, including a pretty much guaranteed ambassador role for life when he retired. Lewis has moved for financial reasons, there’s no guarantee of the best car, he’s certainly not going to be number 1 driver.

[@Ogole-oye]

@@justwayne4785 I hear you, but here's the point, he left because his beloved Merc weren't willing to give him a multi year deal which makes sense for both parties. Lewis is getting with age so, a long term and huge deal wouldn't be sound business, as for Lewis, he understands his brand value and got the opportunity to maximize his bag, in a team that had long been hitting on him and he had interest in which is okay too. Then add in the fact that the car has been sub par of late, there really is little for him to stay. Why do I say it's different? Well Max would be walking away from at least 200million on the table. Also the team is built around him, the culture is different at RB which is to his liking. He is not a short term contract and is the highest paid at the moment on the grid. Although over the years, due to the success, Lewis is synonymous with Merc, he isn't and wasn't a one team guy, Max on the other hand has been, and has voiced that intent to that end. Now based on character, I am inclined to take Max at his word. I hear what you said about the Helmut terms, that goes without saying, but in the same breath, Max is also on record saying, this thing works when the whole band remains together, which includes CH, Adrian and the engineers, so his expressed interest tells me, he is not looking elsewhere or fishing for a contract anytime soon. And despite the tensions, Max himself said they are not at the point that would cause him to walk away.

[@IanFleming808]

This guy is an example of why Britain is no longer an empire.

[@davronbekibrokhimov33]

they are talking as if max is going to be kicked from redbull and has almost no where else to go. he is the best driver on the grid any time that has chance of signing max will absolutely go for it. period. he is not a leftover like your daniel ricardone.

[@KGI_KlikoNL]

A team cannot one sided, terminate an existing contract, without consequences.

[@bilalrauf2493]

Why on earth are they asking for his opinion?

[@OkiDingo]

Danny Riccardo has had his time in F1 and sadly It’s over…..it’s tough watching him crushed and trying to smile when he knows it as well. He’s just there cause he brings sponsorship money

[@krisby1]

Toto thinks Mick Schumacher is the bees knees, so why doesn't he take him next season?

[@Lewythefly]

Because he is doing what he did with Ocon and DeVries and just trying to sell Mick to the highest bidder. No way is he giving him a Mercedes F1 seat

[@felixvelo]

Media still believe that Riccardo is still a top driver. Villeneuve is right.

[@juijev192]

I hope mercedes take hulkenberg for a 1y contract

[@fourthdeconstruction]

North America is a geography area which is composed of 3 countries Canada, Mexico and US. Latin America is not a geography area, it's an area composed of Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries which excludes countries or regions that speak French which are also Latin countries since French also derives from the Latin such as Quebec, Haiti, French Guiana and other south american countries. It's an area very little understood by people and very confusing for all. All the countries in that area are not that together so Crofty, Checo sells in North America because of Mexico but in Latin America not really.

[@bertram-raven]

If Max went to Mercedes, he would join the Alonso, Vettel, and Ricciardo club of self inflicted career suicide.

[@WeirdBrick]

It all depends on the 2026 engines… we all saw how Merc had the jump last time in 2014(many think that wasn’t by chance either…) It didn’t matter how good the RB was back then as they simply didn’t have enough power to compete on the majority of tracks. If it happened it could turn out to be a great move. And it’s hard to see how good this Merc can be with Ham and Rus in the car. Both are very inconsistent. Last year they were trading half second gaps in quali one week after another

[@benswanepoel4142]

Thank you for an entertaining interview. I liked it.

[@peterdevreter]

When there is no news, news is created 😂

[@mannedi8665]

Shocking they didn't mentioned again and again Ricciardo to RedBull replacing Checo

[@JulianThursday13]

bring James Allen back, please

[@VMVarga-yf6eg]

When did this guy become an expert? He has no idea! Why not find someone with a clue to interview

[@arinpunk]

8:24 showing replays of Lando instead of Oscar

[@TheExcelciorBeta]

In what earth is Mercedes next to Ferrari and above McLaren in the pecking order of F1, right now? At least they are next to McLaren..

[@GideshPampingal]

Sky news just wants to create controversies. I hope they do more tech talks like F1TV. The only thing I like about Sky News is their extended highlights

[@SoundtrackAudioCom]

Max won't leave RB ... he knows the car is why he's winning, why would he give that to someone else?

[@BOBBOBBOBBOBBOBBOB69]

Because the car will not stay this competitive.

[@hdmartyh]

ah yes Max to move to a worse team when he's clocking up win after win at RB...The only real reason Lewis left is because he felt like Merc were going nowhere.

[@philipgrice1026]

Has anyone else noticed how Crofty is making a lot of commentating errors lately? Does he have early stage old-timers disease? It was great to have Martin Brundle in the booth today. Calm, accurate and always insightful. Can we have him there all the time please and replace Crofty with the other regular commentators?

[@peterjohnson8935]

Alonso to Merc. Max goes to touring cars. Ferrari drivers get replaced by old school boys Mansell and Alesi.

[@laman8914]

Max will not be going to Mercedes because it's unlikely that Toto will do the 'extracurricular' things RB and Horner did and are willing to do to win races and championships. It's just not their level.

[@dankron_]

Crofty: "Oscar is going to need a few retirements to get up there" - Taking about Oscar being on the podium.... Next minute: Max is out, Lewis is out.... Team orders: Oscar, swap with Lando...

[@Topendz]

Why would Max go to a car that’s around a second off the pace. Carlos to Mercedes guaranteed

[@HN-ol7oz]

I will bet on Riccardo, I know, I go for high-risk high return.

[@HN-ol7oz]

with Riccardo current form, it will be cheap to get him, as cheap as chips. "you can only as good as your last race" therefore, he only need a couple good one at the end of 2024.

[@MRHEMI265]

I love how people are saying Ricardo needs to perform, he has to do something, he has to beat Yuki…. 1. The RB Visa is a piece of rubbish! 2. Yuki has done what in his 3 years with the team? NOTHING!

[@KGI_KlikoNL]

What he did not really do yet this year. Last race Yuki was quite ahead and in first race, after the team-order he did not pull away.

[@RoyLimisAw3s0me]

@@KGI_KlikoNL Honey Badger fans is just stupid like their idols... Ricciardo left RBR cos he can't beat Max in RBR and went to Renault and then McLaren (where Ricciardo didn't perform while he is the #1 driver in Renault and also McLaren) and now back in RB Cash App car; he is often beaten by Tsunoda in qualifying and also race (in Bahrain was due to TEAM-ORDER where Ricciardo over-took Tsunoda) while Tsunoda beat Ricciardo....

[@Firemarioflower]

Ignorant comment. Yuki's been brilliant especially regarding that the RB Visa is rubbish as you say. You make zero sense, pathetic fanboy. I'ts exactly that with a soapbox, a driver can make a difference but even in a good McLaren, Ricciardo SUCKED> Now compare that to GOTE Charles Leclerc, who drove the wheels of that POS Ferrari in 2020 to make Vettel look average. DUMB DUMB Yuki is already a legend

[@daveblock4061]

Max is not going to a rubbish car. Toto has to be thrilled to have the now Dead Weight 44 gone and an open seat. Now the rubbish car is another thing.

[@PatrickBijvoet]

Mr croft is forgetting one thing. He does not take in account that Max is Dutch/Belgium. One thing which is not in our nature as Dutch people and the same for Flemish Belgium people is breaking a wird. Besides that we are notorious for our directness. So if we say no as a people, whst Max already did in several occasions, it is no.

[@simonjohnwright5129]

Liam did great. I hope to see him soon. On a side note: lovely legs 😮

[@LeatherKeys]

Seeing what's going on with Merc rn i don't think Max would want to be a part of that

[@riancastermans1607]

If Max is free, it's no question than Toto goes for Max

[@dco1019]

i think hamilton should be replaced by antonelli.. hes driving like a backmarker

[@csgarage3682]

I need to produce "something" even if it is 100% hypotheticals, so I impress my boss....

[@Deano084]

It's a wonder the 888 cheerleader didn't say svg into f1

[@chingon8685]

All this f1 teams is around the money so if all this drivers are free on 2025 bring enough sponsors with them for sure any important f1 team want them to enjoy their team...

[@ACMEpowersports]

Crofty is the last guy to ask. 99% of the medias storys this last month have been bullshit. And Lewis is no longer a top driver in raw pace. Sorry..

[@jealva]

Mercedes should take Alonso because he is the most adaptable driver and can maximize any car. Lewis is great with the right car but he’s shown that he needs it to fit how he drives to maximize its performance and he doesn’t have it now.

[@mendo707savmrb8]

Not a fan of Crofty but the guy definitely makes sense lol

[@georgethomas7814]

I go for Andrea Kimi Antonelli who wants to take my ten dollars. There must be a bookie out there.

[@codyzempel5506]

The fact that Toto is even considering Max to the team is outrageous and another reason im sooo glad Lewis made the right decision to go to Ferrari. This just proves theirs no loyalty to the GOAT Sir Lewis Hamilton at all within the team, forget not listening to him about the car and him wanting them to abandon the zero pod at the end of 2022 already but this is the final stake like Toto has said he had conversations with Max and Jos and all is fine in regards to 21'....are you kidding me!? He damn near killed Lewis in Monza..Thank GOD for the Halo, stole the drivers title from Lewis, raced Lewis aggressively and dangerously all year that year and for Toto to even be considering Max is outrageous..i wonder how Lewis feels having to finish out this year in a team that doesnt have your back and honestly seemingly looks like never did even though you brought them 7x drivers and 8x constructors titles and to treat him the way they have/are is disgusting..cant wait for him to move to Ferrari.. next year Forza Ferrari!!! Goodbye Mercedes, have fun with lil Georgie boy Mr. Peaks on Saturdays

[@Recon6delta]

😂 Lewis didn’t get a say in George coming !

[@ashleyvmoore]

Will Lewis perform better than Sainz or Oliver Berman or is this a strategic manoeuvre for promotion of the brand .

[@stableianF1oracle]

lol 😂😂😂 Lewis can turn a podium into a 9th 😂😂😂 Ferrari are doomed taking Lewis. Anyone’s granny could finish a race where Lewis finishes.

[@Ed-Goldberg]

Getting nervous for next year, are you?

[@stableianF1oracle]

@@Ed-Goldberg I’m worried about Ferraris reputation going down the toilet. Luckily they have Leclerc to score points while Lewis struggles at the back with the also rans 😂😂😂

[@matembwerematembwere9207]

If Mercedes were to try to bring maxx that's a blow on Russell 😮😮

[@f1watcher445]

Enough with these stupid click bait titles. It’s getting out of control 👎🏿👎🏿

[@Cb34Pe]

Botas to merc until kimi matures in Williams.

[@andrewkelly7065]

Why would Max leave a winning team to go to a team going backwards 😂

[@officialWWM]

Except, Max wasn’t first and Checko wasn’t second…

[@CTFlyer7]

This ridiculous forcing of women into as many F1 media jobs as possible is so cringe.

[@stableianF1oracle]

Judge yourself against your team mate 😂😂 Russell 4th Lewis 9th. Say no more 😂😂😂😂

[@VMVarga-yf6eg]

Good title😂

[@williamdaniels9180]

Yeah Max wants to be a farmer next year and drive that Mercedes tractor

[@johannes4386]

Max is going to Aston!!! mark my word

[@blankpage555]

Note: "a can of fizzy stuff". Oh he wants us to believe he cares about making illegal Ads. When there are not many ways to call The Red Bull F1 Team, The Red Bull F1 Team.

[@joris7409]

Who gets the seat ? it’s more like does Verstappen want the Mercedes spot. Because if he wants it he will get it let’s not kid ourself

[@marcgorka3341]

Onistly i think Max will go where Adrian will go too

[@SurviveTheDay]

Two words. Adrian Newey.

[@myslavi9500]

Crofty McLaren are way better then Mercedes atm you shield can see the results are speaking for them selves

[@samuelgarrod8327]

Croft is such a tool.

[@Glideslopes]

Crofty needs to slow down on the alcohol.

[@marcgorka3341]

Only wen Adrian will go to mercedes too

[@TheBFG78]

David Croft is not the sharpest tool in the shed.

[@blankpage555]

His behaviour with money, is outrageous.

[@dommonte3507]

SPECULATION SPECULATION

[@marcusclark3142]

Sorry he’s not established as a number one, so you have to buy a number one stop it

[@Bramfly]

Even worse than SkyF1

[@drod3434]

Why in gods name would Max go there?

[@Andyc515]

Why would he take less money n degrading him self lol from what he has now! 😂😂

[@MrJudgementday99]

I bet Crofty loves Australia, it is the capital of pies, he has eaten all the pies in the rest of the world

[@PeedaWeeda510]

I want some of whatever this guy is smoking. 😂

[@shoo_nl]

look at biased crofty talk, like he driven F1 himself and knows what it takes 🤣

[@mihakanzyani]

Max - Red Bull: 2025, Marcedes: 2026+ Maria Kimi Antonelli - WIlliams: 2025+ Mick Schumacher: Merceds 2025 You heard it here first.

[@user-yt7jb7kk1i]

Brundle and Croft dont know what to do with themselves now Lewis bailed. Create turmoil where there is none. Ham ihas had his championships time to move on, starting with replacing these stodgie biased britt anouncers and getting an international panel.

[@29langston]

This isn’t British media and they are disgusting a lot of driver on the grid. People need to relax!

[@Roy-qn2ie]

Crofty is such a pompous git, zero journalism quality.

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

IF MERCEDES DONT SNAP UP OSCAR PIASTRI, THEN THEY ARE NUTS.... HE HAS DESTROYED LANDO!!! THATS THE NEW VERSTAPIN... OSCAR!!!😂😂❤❤😂😂❤❤

[@kenlewis2353]

Max wont be going anywhere soon Merc is not in the game at the moment.