The potential F1 driver market chaos Max Verstappen to Mercedes could trigger for 2026
Despite the 2025 F1 season seeing two teams retain identical line-ups, Max Verstappen's potential move to Mercedes could cause an even greater shift.
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Despite the 2025 F1 season seeing two teams retain identical line-ups, Max Verstappen's potential move to Mercedes could cause an even greater shift.
The FIA and F1 teams will discuss increasing the cost of deposits paid when appealing in-race decisions, after two failed Red Bull protests against Mercedes this year.
George Russell has conceded that Mercedes won't be back on top in F1 in 2025, despite the team's plan to introduce updates across the upcoming two races.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has reminded Max Verstappen that he has a "valid contract" with Red Bull, amid growing speculation he may switch to F1 rivals Mercedes.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has explained how he avoided a "bordering hostile" environment with Lewis Hamilton, after his move to F1 rivals Ferrari was announced.
Alpine has pinned hope on the impending deal to use Mercedes engines in F1 inspiring an upturn, an agreement that could provide an additional unexpected bonus.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has spoken of his hope that Mercedes do not sign Max Verstappen, saying the "awesome" Dutchman would be joining a F1 team "on the rise."
Andrea Kimi Antonelli's debut F1 season has had a mixture of highs and lows, but is assured of the guidance provided by Valtteri Bottas.
2009 F1 World Champion Jenson Button has advised Mercedes against letting George Russell go amid the team's ongoing pursuit of Max Verstappen.
Carlos Sainz has revealed he was "not really" close to joining Mercedes for 2025, after failed talks with the team that ultimately saw him sign for F1 rivals Williams.