Red Bull's Max Verstappen has expressed openness to a potential move to Ferrari in the future, while also extending his well-wishes to main Formula 1 rival Lewis Hamilton on his surprise switch to the Italian team. Verstappen, who is currently under contract with Red Bull until 2028, stated that he has immense respect for the Ferrari brand but is content with his current team.

Hamilton recently announced that he will be ending his long-standing partnership with Mercedes at the end of the current season to fulfill his "childhood dream" of driving for Ferrari alongside Charles Leclerc from 2025. Verstappen, a triple world champion, commended Hamilton's decision and hoped for its success.

Speaking to Autosport/Motorsport.com, Verstappen said, "I don't want to sound disrespectful or whatever. I have a lot of respect for the brand Ferrari, but I'm very happy where I am at the moment. But again, it's only Formula 1. I want to do more things than Formula 1 as well."

Despite a competitive rivalry with Hamilton, particularly evident in their intense battle for the 2021 drivers' championship, Verstappen showed support for his fellow driver's move. He acknowledged that he could not fully understand the discussions that took place between Hamilton and both Mercedes and Ferrari, but believed that if it made Hamilton happy, then it was a cool decision.

Verstappen also acknowledged the potential impact of Hamilton's extensive knowledge transfer from Mercedes to Ferrari. His Red Bull teammate, Sergio Perez, highlighted the interesting dynamic that could arise as Hamilton gets closer to his departure, with teams being wary of sharing information with a departing driver.

While Verstappen remains committed to Red Bull for the foreseeable future, his openness to a Ferrari move suggests that he is open to exploring new opportunities in the sport. As the 2025 season approaches, fans will be eager to see how Hamilton's switch to Ferrari unfolds and whether it will pave the way for further surprising moves within the Formula 1 grid.

As of now, Verstappen's focus remains on his current team, but his desire to branch out beyond Formula 1 indicates a willingness to embrace new challenges and experiences in the world of motorsport.