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Ex-Formula 1 mechanic Marc Priestley thinks Max Verstappen ought to include Williams among his options should he grant serious consideration to leaving Red Bull.
Verstappen ending 2024 with a fourth consecutive title has done little to dispel the speculation that ensued throughout last season linking him with a possible switch.
The Dutchman’s dominant opening to the past campaign was overshadowed when an investigation was made into allegations against Red Bull boss Christian Horner.
But while Horner was exonerated, the subsequent fractious environment that emanated at the then-reigning champions coincided with its decline in competitiveness.
Mercedes has gone public with the desire to acquire Verstappen’s coveted signature on various occasions, with talks even taking place last summer regarding a deal.
Meanwhile, Aston Martin has also been touted amid the team’s impending engine tie-up with Honda and the acquisition of former Red Bull design guru Adrian Newey.
However, Priestley believes Verstappen, who has a deal with Red Bull until 2028, would be wise to contemplate a move to Williams come F1’s regulation reset in 2026.
The Grove-based squad ended last term ninth in the Constructors’ Championship, but it is investing mass sums as it aims to recapture its past glories in F1’s next era.
“The drivers market is
