Max Verstappen can't leave Red Bull for Mercedes
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Max Verstappen, after months of speculation, has reportedly decided where his racing future lies and has come to a firm decision.
George Russell is set to lock in a new, lucrative deal at Mercedes with it looking all but certain that Max Verstappen will be staying put at Red Bull in 2026.
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DPA International on MSNNew Red Bull team boss Mekies: Verstappen central to our projectNew 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.
New Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies has highlighted how Formula One's governing body, the FIA, delayed the Belgian Grand Prix race start to avoid a wet race. While he acknowledged that the delay was for safety reasons, the decision left Red Bull at a disadvantage, as its car was set up for a wet race.
Major headlines include updates to Max Verstappen’s potential Mercedes move, as well as some potential changes to the F1 rulebook. Rumours have abounded that reigning champion Max Verstappen is in discussions with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff regarding a possible move to the team in 2026.
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GPFans on MSNF1 2025 Standings: Max Verstappen suffers as FIA ruling hits champion hard at Belgian Grand PrixT he 2025 Belgian Grand Prix has had a huge impact on Max Verstappen 's title chances as a FIA ruling hit F1 champion Lewis Hamilton hard at Spa. Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification.
The two-time Indianapolis 500 winner has wished to see Max Verstappen in an IndyCar. But will the Dutchman switch?