McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has shared his concerns about Max Verstappen's potential move to the Mercedes F1 team, saying he would be a bigger threat than he is at Red Bull. George Russell recently admitted that his contract extension was on hold amid ongoing talks between Mercedes and Verstappen.

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has suggested that Max Verstappen could join Mercedes as early as 2026, claiming truth in the rumours by saying he believes "when there's smoke, there's fire". Speaking to Sky Sports News ahead of the British Grand Prix,

Max Verstappen, who is currently signed with Red Bull, is in talks with Mercedes over changing sides, according to The Guardian. The negotiations have reportedly intensified leading up to this weekend's British Grand Prix.