With rumors ramping up of Max Verstappen's potential Mercedes move, a reported close contact of Max Verstappen has made a big claim.

With a move to Mercedes seemingly off the cards, Verstappen is now well-placed to remain at Red Bull until the end of his contract in 2028. It has been speculated that the four-time world champion could then retire, provided he is content with his achievements in F1, instead pursuing a new career in endurance racing.

With a move to Mercedes now seemingly on the back burner, Verstappen spoke about when he plans to retire. The Dutchman admitted last year to SPORTbible that he had achieved everything he wanted to in F1 and stated his intentions to try other forms of racing.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has named George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli as the team's priority for the 2026 Formula One season. The revelation comes after Max Verstappen was strongly linked to Mercedes.

The Formula 1 paddock is rarely quiet, but the whispers surrounding Max Verstappen’s future ... it could make sense. If the move happens for Verstappen, it isn’t without its caveats. While Mercedes’ engine project is highly regarded, there’s ...

Max Verstappen has been even more heavily linked with a move from Red Bull to F1 rivals Mercedes since long-serving team boss Christian Horner was replaced by Laurent Mekies

Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing could be in for a tough weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix, with plenty of pressure building around the team. Following the British Grand Prix, Red Bull made the call to part ways with Christian Horner as team principal,