A switch to Mercedes for Max Verstappen alongside George Russell has been given the green light by F1 champion Jenson Button. Following the Austrian Grand Prix, where both Russell and Toto Wolff confirmed that Mercedes had approached Verstappen,

McLaren chief Zak Brown has admitted that he wants Max Verstappen to reject a move to Mercedes and stay at Red Bull. The reignng world champion has been linked with a potential move to the Silver Arrows ahead of next season. He remains tied down until 2028 but could leave Red Bull before then due to a clause in his contract.