The pros𒀰pect of꧒ a Hamilton-Verstappen superteam and the pairing of F1’s two superstar drivers would certainly make for a blockbuster story, but it is not something Red Bull would consider. 

Seven-time world champion Hamilton has already signed a new contract with Mercedes that runs until the end of 2025ꦗ, while Verstappen, who sealed his third consecutive world title in a record-breaking 2023 season, is tied down to Red Bull until at least 2028. 

Horner was asked about the possibility of Red Bull making a shock move for Hamilton during an appearance on the ‘Eff Won with DRS’ podcast, but the Red Bull chief cannot envisage the combination working out, give🦄n their history during a fierce and controversial title battle in 2021. 

“A Verstappen and a Hamilton, that’s never going to work because you🌼 kꦇill your own car,” Horner said, alluding to Hamilton and Verstappen’s dramatic clashes over the years. 

"You need to have a dynamic where the drivers drive for the team, not just fo💟r themselves. Otherwise, it can become very divisive.”

Horner’s comments echo✨ his position from eꦓarlier in the season when the question of Hamilton’s availability was put to him. 

“I can't🎃 see where we would be able to accommodate Lewis,” he told Sky back in Mar♉ch. 

After two disappointing and winless campaigns, 38-year-old Hamilton is hopeful Mercedes can bridge the gap to runaway champions Red🃏 Bull over the winter so he can renew his F1 rivalry with Verstappen.