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Max Verstappen Propels Red Bull: McLaren Chief Drops Bombshell Amid Mercedes Speculation

David Castro by David Castro
July 3, 2025
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Max Verstappen Propels Red Bull: McLaren Chief Drops Bombshell Amid Mercedes Speculation

Formula One F1 - McLaren event in London - Trafalgar Square, London, Britain - July 2, 2025 McLaren chief executive Zak Brown during an interview with Reuters at the McLaren event in Trafalgar Square Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

The Formula 1 world is abuzz with rumors and speculations as McLaren chief Zak Brown drops a bombshell regarding Max Verstappen’s future with Red Bull. Brown suggested that Red Bull would be lagging behind if it weren’t for the exceptional talent of Max Verstappen, hinting at a potential move to Mercedes for the Dutchman.

Recent reports from Sky in Italy have fueled the fire, indicating that talks between Verstappen and Mercedes are heating up, just in time for the upcoming British Grand Prix. With Mercedes driver George Russell also hinting at delays in his contract extension due to ongoing discussions, the F1 community is on high alert for any major shake-ups.

Brown’s comments at McLaren’s pre-Silverstone event in London have set tongues wagging, with the CEO stating, “When there’s smoke, there’s fire.” He emphasized the lack of official confirmations as a sign of behind-the-scenes negotiations, hinting that a Verstappen-Mercedes partnership could be on the horizon.

Verstappen, currently trailing behind championship leader Oscar Piastri, has been a standout performer for Red Bull this season, overshadowing his teammates Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda. Brown went as far as to claim, “Red Bull would be behind Racing Bulls [without Verstappen]. I think Max is carrying them at the moment.”

Despite having a contract with Red Bull until 2028, rumors surrounding Verstappen’s potential move to Mercedes have persisted since last year. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner dismissed the speculation as “a lot of noise” and reaffirmed their commitment to Verstappen until 2028.

As the F1 circus gears up for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, all eyes are on the Verstappen-Mercedes saga, waiting to see if a new chapter will indeed unfold in the high-stakes world of Formula 1.

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