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Jolyon Palmer warns Mercedes about Verstappen-Antonelli partnership

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 9:54 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Jolyon Palmer warns Mercedes about Verstappen-Antonelli partnership

Summary

Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer cautioned Mercedes that aligning Max Verstappen with Kimi Antonelli could be detrimental if a seat opens at the team. Verstappen's potential switch to Mercedes has been a topic of speculation, alongside links to McLaren. Palmer's comments reflect on the challenges of such a pairing amid ongoing rumors regarding Verstappen's future.

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Key Details

•Jolyon Palmer expresses concern over a Verstappen-Antonelli pairing
•Speculation about Verstappen joining Mercedes or McLaren continues
•Palmer's warning cites potential issues in team chemistry
•Verstappen's future remains uncertain amid rumors

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9:54 AMMotorsport.com — Mercedes told Max Verstappen-Kimi Antonelli partnership would be "recipe for disaster"

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Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer has warned Mercedes that pairing Max Verstappen with Kimi Antonelli would be a "recipe for disaster" should a seat become available at the Brackley outfit. Verstappen has been at the centre of rumours linking him to Mercedes for some time and, more recently, to McLaren. While neither of these moves has been confirmed, Palmer weighed in on the shifting ...Keep reading
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