One of the most spectacular changes in Formula 1 history may be imminent. According to a media report, world champion Max Verstappen gave the green light for a signature at Mercedes. The Dutch is said to have reached an agreement with team boss Toto Wolff.
Formula 1 is the next transfer quake into the house around a year and a half after the change hammer around Lewis Hamilton. As “Sky Italia” reports on its own information, world champion Max Verstappen with Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has agreed on a change to the 2026 season.
The Dutchman accepted Wolff’s offer. Now only the consent of the Mercedes board is missing to handle the deal. According to “Sky Italia”, this yes word is still pending.
Mercedes board still doubts about the Verstappen deal
Parts of the Mercedes board are said to have waved through the deal yet because they believe that it does not need to be found in order to be at the forefront in the premier class from 2026. According to rumors, the silver arrows will have a superior engine with the beginning of the new regulations and could be number one regardless of the driver pairing. In this case you could save yourself the “expensive displacement”.
Nevertheless, “Sky Italia” writes, Mercedes could be difficult to leave the possibly unique chance of “Super Max”. An assessment that many would share in Formula 1.
The Russell cockpit would get offset
If the four-time champion joined the silver arrows, George Russell would lose his cockpit in return, the Italian TV station writes. For the British, Red Bull, in turn, could continue as a replacement replacement or at Aston Martin, which is also trying to do the Dutch, but needs an alternative in the event of a cancellation.
Verstappen himself recently asked about a possible change to the silver arrows in Spielberg. The 27-year-old, otherwise known for his plain text, only said that he didn’t want to say much about the topic.
Quite explosive: In the past few days, rumors have once again been available about an internal red bull quake. “Auto, Motor und Sport” reported speculations, which according to Verstappen, demands changes on the executive floor, which affect Christian Horner above all.
It was said that the Dutchman wanted to stay on the one hand, but also had two chances for an exit. He could soon use one of them if he is no longer on one of the first three places in the driver’s ranking after the race after next.