Max Verstappen has not confirmed any speculation regarding a potential move to Mercedes in 2026, despite the interest expressed by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. Verstappen holds a clause in his current contract that could allow him to leave Red Bull if he is lower than third in the standings by the August summer break. Currently, he is third, leading George Russell by nine points. Red Bull's Christian Horner remains unfazed by the rumors, believing they stem more from Verstappen's father than from the driver himself. No final decisions will be made until after the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen again refused to be drawn on ongoing speculation he might leave Red Bull for Mercedes in 2026. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has confirmed an interest in signing the four-time world champion for next year.
Verstappen has a clause in his contract that would get him out of his Red Bull deal -- currently running to 2028 -- if he is lower than third going into the August summer break.
Sources have confirmed that Verstappen is third at present, nine points ahead of Mercedes driver George Russell. Reports suggest Verstappen may replace Russell since the Englishman is yet to sign a contract beyond this season.
Ultimately, no concrete decisions can be made on the Mercedes or Verstappen side until the Hungarian Grand Prix finishes.
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