Red Bull driver Max Verstappen says it made “no sense” to comment publicly on recent rumours linking him with a move to Mercedes for the F1 2026 season.

It comes after the reigning four-time World Champion was spotted on holiday with Toto Wolff, the Mercedes team principal, last week.

Max Verstappen explains silence during Mercedes saga

Despite being officially under contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028, Verstappen was heavily linked with a move to Mercedes prior to F1’s summer break.

However, the Dutchman moved to shut down the rumours at the Hungarian Grand Prix, telling media including PlanetF1.com that he will remain a Red Bull driver for F1 2026.

Verstappen’s statement came 24 hours after PlanetF1.com reported that George Russell is closing in on a new multi-year cont

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