Is it conceivable that Mercedes could ditch George Russell in favour of Max Verstappen for 2026? Irrespective of Max's pedigree as a multiple world champion, bringing him in to replace George would be incredibly harsh on a driver who has performed pretty much flawlessly so far this year. - Ieuan

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said he hopes to have his 2026 driver decision sorted by the end of Formula 1's summer break, as uncertainty over George Russell's place at the team lingers.

Ex-F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone wants to see Max Verstappen remain at Red Bull beyond the 2025 season. Verstappen’s F1 future continues to be a hot topic amid speculation linking him to Mercedes. Leading up to the Austrian Grand Prix, George Russell revealed that conversations have taken place between Mercedes and the Verstappen camp.