Horner dismisses Verstappen-Mercedes talks as just “noise”

Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull, has dismissed the ongoing speculation linking Max Verstappen, the Formula 1 world champion, with a seat at Mercedes as “a lot of noise.” Toto Wolff, his Mercedes counterpart, has shown interest in Verstappen in the past but has now suggested a scenario where George Russell and the Dutchman could potentially swap seats next year. However, Horner is adamant that the rumors surrounding Verstappen’s future are merely speculative, emphasizing their contract with the driver until 2028 and indicating they do not pay much…

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Red Bull Racing’s Christian Horner Calm Amidst Verstappen-Mercedes Rumors

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner dismissed speculation about Max Verstappen moving to Mercedes as “a lot of noise,” reaffirming that they have a contract with Verstappen until 2028. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff had considered Verstappen in the past but seems to suggest a low chance of him joining Mercedes in 2026. George Russell, currently with Mercedes, is waiting for a contract extension and has been linked to Aston Martin. Horner emphasized that while Russell’s situation with Mercedes is unclear, they are committed to Verstappen. The ongoing talks and rumors…

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Game-Changing Friday Wipeout Forces Marquez to Adapt Strategy for MotoGP Dutch GP

Marc Marquez, the current MotoGP championship leader, acknowledged the need to race cautiously at the Dutch Grand Prix due to injuries sustained in practice. Despite feeling the effects of two big crashes during the weekend, Marquez secured a sprint race victory on Saturday, holding off his brother Alex. While experiencing stiffness and pain in his finger and right arm, Marquez’s performance was not significantly impacted, though his confidence and riding style were affected. Understanding the risks involved, Marquez adopted a calm approach to preserve championship points and acknowledged the possibility…

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