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A move for Max Verstappen has reportedly been approved by the Mercedes board.
Mercedes chairman and CEO Ola Kallenius has reportedly approved the signing of Max Verstappen. Kallenius has given “the green light” for Mercedes to complete a blockbuster transfer for Red Bull’s four-time world champion, according to Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport. The fee required to trigger the release of Verstappen’s contract, which runs until the end of 2028, would be around €120m. Verstappen has performance-related clauses that could allow him to leave Red Bull. Reports conflict on the conditions for the clause to be activated. Verstappen and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff were seen in Sardinia, sparking further rumors. Red Bull sacked Christian Horner in a move speculated to influence Verstappen’s decision.
