The biggest Formula 1 2025 silly season story by far has been the constant speculation that Max Verstappen could quit Red Bull to replace George Russell at Mercedes

The top Red Bull driver who is fighting for a fifth straight F1 world championship now knows where he will be driving in the future.

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George Russells future has been the subject of growing speculation as his wait for an extension to his expiring contract has continued amid Mercedes pursuit of Max Verstappen; watch the Hungarian Gran

The drivers lined up on the grid for Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix in the rain before the Safety Car led them off for the formation lap. FIA race director Rui Marques red-flagged the start procedure due to poor visibility, and the drivers headed into the pit lane for an 80-minute wait.

Max Verstappen caught Oscar Piastri on the opening lap and took the win in the F1 Sprint at the Belgian Grand Prix

While some drivers, like Lando Norris, were on board with the decision, not everyone shared the same sentiment. Max Verstappen, never one to hold back, had a fiery reaction that’s now turning heads across the paddock and sparking debate in the F1 world.

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.

Amid Mercedes’ interest in Verstappen and Red Bull’s decline in performance, Horner’s abrupt axe was interpreted by some as an attempt to keep the champion at the team. However, Brundle confirmed the Verstappens' position on Horner, and whether they were behind his sacking.