Max Verstappen has been even more heavily linked with a move from Red Bull to F1 rivals Mercedes since long-serving team boss Christian Horner was replaced by Laurent Mekies

New Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies stressed that four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen is "central" to the project of bringing the team back to the top. "Max is central to the project and he's key to the project and we need his magic at the racetrack.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has broken his silence on rumours that he recently met Max Verstappen in Sardinia to seal a deal for F1 2026.

F1 commentator Martin Brundle is now “certain” that Max Verstappen will drive for Red Bull in 2026. Verstappen’s F1 future has continued to be a hot topic over the last 12 months. Mercedes considered approaching Verstappen as a possible Lewis Hamilton for this year. However, with Verstappen winning his fourth title at Red Bull, he stayed put.

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has broken his silence on the possibility of signing Max Verstappen, as he confirmed George Russell and Kimi Antonelli are the 'absolute priority'

A key Max Verstappen insider has issued a fresh update on the Red Bull driver's proposed move to Mercedes for the F1 2026 season.

Mercedes is yet to name its 2026 F1 drivers. With interest from Red Bull's Max Verstappen, Luke Smith argues he should join George Russell