Mercedes to Verstappen: Reference please

With Nico Rosberg retiring for Formula 1, Mercedes are in the hunt for a new driver and specifically targetted Max Verstappen – at least on Twitter.

The Brackley squad engaged the Red Bull sensation in the wake of Rosberg’s announcement, asking if he could send a reference through.

Reference please @Max33Verstappen ?#ToWhomItMayConcern #F1 pic.twitter.com/ZsRgcj4uJ3

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) December 2, 2016

Max responded…

@MercedesAMGF1 @F1 @MercedesBenz @MercedesAMG my job application is at least the best from the ones you got send isn’t it??? #F1 #humor

— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) December 2, 2016

As did Mercedes…

@Max33Verstappen @F1 @MercedesBenz @MercedesAMG When you put it like that… see you at 09:00 Monday morning? Bring cake. We like cake.

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) December 2, 2016

The team also made it clear what the requirements would be as they seek Rosberg’s replace with experience not a necessity.

Experience ❌
Ambition ✅#PleaseHold #F1 pic.twitter.com/FYpKM7jGSq

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) December 2, 2016