Max Verstappen has been linked with a move from Red Bull to Mercedes; Lewis Hamilton says he would have no problem with his once fierce rival joining his former squad following his own switch to Ferra

Max Verstappen's future at Red Bull looks more uncertain as internal chaos grows. Discover five key reasons why a 2026 switch to Mercedes could reshape Formula One's driver market and championship battle.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner explained why switching teams in 2026 could be a bad idea for Max Verstappen.

Helmut Marko has admitted that Max Verstappen’s World Championship hopes are ‘over’ after the British Grand Prix, and confessed that the Dutchman ‘may be having talks’ with rival teams regarding a move away from Red Bull.

Lewis Hamilton would recommend Mercedes to Max Verstappen, saying there would be no problem with the Dutchman joining the team. Verstappen has been linked with making the blockbuster switch from Red Bull to Mercedes in recent weeks, with advanced talks reportedly taking place.

After initial informal talks in 2024, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff is again courting Max Verstappen's services. This could impact F1 2026

Max Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull through 2028, but a performance clause has given Mercedes and opportunity to poach the world champion.

Never mind Christian Horner, Max Verstappen may have dropped a clue – at least amongst conspiracy theorists – that he too is leaving Red Bull after driving a silver Mercedes in his sim racing over the British Grand Prix weekend. But Helmut Marko says of that, so what, as Verstappen drives “an Aston Martin, a Ferrari, or an Audi” in real life.