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Max Verstappen has been linked with a move to the Mercedes F1 team in recent weeks amid Red Bull’s dip in form.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has hinted at the possibility of a driver line-up change for the 2026 season, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli’s contracts expiring. Reports suggest Max Verstappen, potentially leaving Red Bull, could be a target for Mercedes. Wolff had pursued Verstappen previously but ultimately promoted Kimi Antonelli instead. Despite speculation, Wolff has stated that Mercedes is content with its current driver line-up. Negotiations with Russell for a contract extension are expected to resume during the European leg of the season in mid-May.
