Former Haas Formula One team principal Guenther Steiner has opened up about Max Verstappen 's alleged strategy to secure a multi-year Mercedes contract after the 2026 season.

Verstappen was closely linked to Mercedes since June, after George Russell admitted that his contract extension talks were on hold due to his team's ongoing talks with the Dutch driver. This is despite Verstappen's contract lasting until the end of 2028.

While the speculation about Verstappen's 2026 move to Mercedes intensified in the following month, Verstappen shut down the rumors by confirming his loyalty to Red Bull. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged his interest in signing Verstappen, but confirmed that his team will be heading in the direction of having Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli as it

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