US EditionMax Verstappen Ready to Replace George Russell and Move to Mercedes in Bombshell Development: Reports
- Max Verstappen has expressed openness to switching from Red Bull to Mercedes in 2026, with talks intensifying ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix.
- Verstappen's contract includes a clause allowing him to leave Red Bull if he is not in the top four of the standings at the summer break after the Hungarian Grand Prix on August 3.
- Verstappen trails Piastri by 61 points and has 155 points, with Russell close behind at 146, heading into the British Grand Prix.
- Sky Sport Italia reports Russell may be replaced by Verstappen and Antonelli amid rising pressure and rumors, creating uncertainty over his Mercedes future.
- Ahead of the August summer break, Toto Wolff vows to decide Mercedes' 2026 driver lineup, with board approval still pending before finalizing the deal.
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Is the change from Max Verstappen to Mercedes already decided on? That is what Sky Italia reports at least. So the world champion has already reached an agreement with team manager Toto Wolff for the season 2026. Only the approval of the Mercedes board should be missing. It would be an absolute Formula 1 hammer! Because as reported in Italy, the sporting future of world champion Verstappen should be as good as decided. And it should not be with …
As reported by Sky Italia, four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen will leave Red Bull at the end of the season.
Max Verstappen's future continues to create speculation in the paddock. Now a switch to Mercedes is supposed to be fixed – but there is a catch.
An absolute Formula 1 channel! Max Verstappen stands before a change to Mercedes. And Russell? It hits him bitterly now.
Max Verstappen 'keen on Mercedes move' and could scrap Red Bull contract early after intense talks
Max Verstappen is open to leaving Red Bull to join Mercedes for the 2026 Formula 1 season with talks intensifying ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix, according to reports
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