6 h. ago Max Verstappen to Mercedes reality comes to light as Red Bull face real emergency

Rumours linking Max Verstappen with a move to Mercedes dominated the build-up to the British Grand Prix but the Dutchman has shown no indication that he is ready to quit Red Bull

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40 h. ago Helmut Marko admits Red Bull fear amid Max Verstappen Mercedes talks

Max Verstappen and Helmut Marko have a strong relationship and all but one of his Red Bull contracts have been signed in the Austrian's office at on of his Graz hotels

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67 h. ago Max Verstappen interview: Why I'm staying at Red Bull for ever, what I really think of George Russell and how long I've got left in Formula One

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JONATHAN McEVOY: Speculation has raged for months that the quadruple world champion might jump ship to Mercedes, most likely partnering George Russell.

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68 h. ago Christian Horner fires Max Verstappen warning and admits George Russell surprise

Mercedes want to lure Max Verstappen away from Red Bull and Christian Horner has warned the four-time Formula 1 champion that switching teams could backfire badly

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69 h. ago Max Verstappen's Mercedes move ruined by Red Bull offer that had nothing to do with money

Mercedes have long been linked with a move for Max Verstappen, and the Silver Arrows are looking to succeed where they've previously failed competing for the Red Bull star

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3 d. ago McLaren chief Zak Brown takes fresh swipe at Red Bull in Max Verstappen to Mercedes claim

Max Verstappen has been strongly linked with a switch from Red Bull to Mercedes and McLaren chief Zak Brown has given his verdict on what would be a blockbuster F1 move

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3 d. ago ‘I won’t be going anywhere’: George Russell adamant he will stay at Mercedes

Russell confident of new contract despite Verstappen linksMayer to stand against Ben Sulayem for FIA presidencyGeorge Russell believes he “won’t be going anywhere” and is set to have a new contract confirmed with Mercedes as he played down suggestions that he could lose his seat to Max Verstappen.As he prepared for this weekend’s British Grand Prix, Russell, whose contract with Mercedes has yet to be renewed, said he thought the chances of him not being with the team next season were “exceptionally low”. Verstappen, in turn, flatly refused to comment on the matter. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Lewis Hamilton admits Red Bull regret in comment on Max Verstappen to Mercedes rumour

Max Verstappen has been strongly linked with a move to Mercedes and former Silver Arrows star Lewis Hamilton shared his view on the topic ahead of the British Grand Prix

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3 d. ago George Russell adamant he will not be leaving Mercedes: ‘Toto has never let me down’

Russell has not signed a contract beyond this season, while Mercedes are in discussions with Max Verstappen

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4 d. ago Max Verstappen to Mercedes is not fake news and George Russell is right to look elsewhere

It's not necessarily the most likely outcome right now, but there is a genuine possibility that Max Verstappen could walk away from Red Bull amid rumours of a Mercedes offer

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4 d. ago George Russell 'in talks' for new F1 team as Max Verstappen to Mercedes links intensify

Max Verstappen has been heavily linked with a move to Mercedes that would put George Russel's future in doubt and Martin Brundle has shared some insight into the situation

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4 d. ago Max Verstappen reportedly in advanced talks with Mercedes over blockbuster move

Dutch driver’s camp believed to have made first moveSky Italy say deal ‘close’ with Mercedes yet to make callMax Verstappen’s future with Red Bull is under scrutiny with reports that talks about a move to Mercedes have intensified in the buildup to this weekend’s British Grand Prix.Speculation over Verstappen jumping ship had dominated the Austrian Grand Prix, where the Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, confirmed they were considering a move to tempt the four-time champion to join the team. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Max Verstappen 'says yes' to Mercedes switch as F1 star ready to ditch Red Bull

Max Verstappen has been heavily linked with a move away from Red Bull in recent years and is now reported to have 'said yes' to Mercedes for the 2026 F1 season

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7 d. ago Max Verstappen hits out at 'f***ing idiot' rival after pair crash out of Austrian Grand Prix on the first lap

Max Verstappen was left fuming with Kimi Antonelli after the Mercedes driver collided with his Red Bull on the first lap of the Austrian Grand Prix, putting them both out of the race.

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8 d. ago Managing Red Bull as Max Verstappen signs new contract and Yuki Tsunoda is replaced

A look at how Red Bull could look next season as they strive to keep world champion Max Verstappen from Mercedes' clutches amid their continuing second driver issues

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8 d. ago Red Bull chief makes cutting George Russell remark as Mercedes chase Max Verstappen

George Russell let slip Mercedes' ongoing talks with Max Verstappen a day before Toto Wolff confirmed his contact, though Red Bull bosses Helmut Marko and Christian Horner seem unmoved

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9 d. ago Toto Wolff interested in signing Max Verstappen for Mercedes

Verstappen and Russell have a rocky history after a number of on-track incidents

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9 d. ago Max Verstappen: George Russell threatened as Mercedes 'in talks' to add Dutch champion for 2026 season

The Dutchman does not seem to be in a rush to leave Red Bull

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9 d. ago Toto Wolff confirms Mercedes are again considering swoop for Max Verstappen

Verstappen understood to have Red Bull exit options Lando Norris fastest in second practice for AustriaToto Wolff has confirmed Mercedes are once more considering a move to tempt the four-time world champion Max Verstappen, with a place potentially available at Mercedes from next season as current driver George Russell has yet to have his contract renewed for 2026.Russell had revealed on Thursday that Mercedes were interested in Verstappen stating: “It’s only normal that conversations with the likes of Verstappen are ongoing.” Wolff was then faced with a barrage of questions on the subject when the Mercedes team principal addressed the press at the Austrian Grand Prix and ultimately acknowledged that the team were indeed investigating options with Verstappen and suggested that talks were taking place. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Toto Wolff picks between George Russell and Max Verstappen amid Mercedes talks with latter

Max Verstappen remains firmly on Toto Wolff's radar with Mercedes continuing to speak with the four-time Formula 1 champion and George Russell out of contract this year

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