Verstappen currently holds third in the standings with an 18-point advantage over Russell. A recent report claimed that Verstappen is close to reaching an agreement to join Mercedes for the F1 2026 season with the deal gaining the approval of Mercedes chief executive Ola Kallenius.

After making appearances on the Formula 1 grid, former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson's remarks about the state of the sport resurfaced.

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Defending F1 champion Max Verstappen has touched down in the UK following the brutal dismissal of his former Red Bull boss, Christian Horner. A stunning Lewis Hamilton F1 record came to an end at the British Grand Prix, where the seven-time champion once again endured a difficult race with Ferrari.

Jos Verstappen allegedly pointed and told Christian Horner he would keep the pressure on him during a heated row following the British Grand Prix.

A former FIA steward and driver reckons George Russell should switch to Aston Martin if Mercedes chooses to replace him with Max Verstappen.