Mercedes Denies Max Verstappen Meeting
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The Formula 1 paddock is rarely quiet, but the whispers surrounding Max Verstappen’s future have reached a fever pitch. Despite
Fernando Alonso has jokingly offered to act as a ‘consultant’ for Max Verstappen over his potential move to Mercedes. Speculation is mounting that the reigning world champion will end his stay with Red Bull at the end of the 2025 season, having first joined the team’s development programme at the age of 17.
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes that Max Verstappen should compete for a Formula 1 team "where he's happy".
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli has broken his silence about his future amid his team's ongoing talks with Max Verstappen.
Reigning four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen is reportedly considering changing teams for the 2026 season.
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PlanetF1 on MSNFernando Alonso offers services to Max Verstappen in Mercedes rumours quipAs the Max Verstappen to Mercedes rumours rumble on, Fernando Alonso says he doesn’t have any advice for the World Champion but he’ll happily be a “consultant”. But it will cost the Dutchman a pretty penny.
George Russell says there’s an “exceptionally low” chance he’ll leave Mercedes next year even after he claimed the team was holding talks with Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen.