Andrea Kimi Antonelli has addressed the rumours surrounding Max Verstappen moving to Mercedes for 2026. Both the rookie Formula 1 driver and his Mercedes team-mate George Russell are currently due to be out of contract with the Brackley outfit at the end of the current season, opening the door to the four-time champion.

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has confirmed that talks are currently ongoing between him and the Red Bull driver. But while these discussions are taking place, nothing concrete has been confirmed from either party.

Despite the rumours and uncertainty, Antonelli has confirmed that he is not talking to any other teams.

"If I'm talking with other teams? No no no. You know I got this opportunity from Mercedes, and there's no talks with anyone else going on," the Italian

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