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Max Verstappen humorously dismissed rumors of a meeting with Toto Wolff in Sardinia, emphasizing that their holiday coincidental encounter does not imply any contract negotiations. Wolff confirmed ongoing discussions with current Mercedes drivers but acknowledged the possibility of future plans involving Verstappen, while clarifying that the holiday meet was purely coincidental.
Pierre Gasly dismisses rumors linking Valtteri Bottas to Alpine as 'a lot of noise,' emphasizing the team's focus on current work and development amidst a tough season, with an eye on future improvements.
Helmut Marko has firmly denied rumors that Max Verstappen has signed with Mercedes, stating he hasn't and can't due to his existing contract with Red Bull, which runs until 2028. Despite ongoing speculation and Verstappen's own ambiguous comments, no deal has been made, and the driver remains committed to Red Bull for the foreseeable future.
Lewis Hamilton expressed regret over a past comment dismissing Red Bull as just a drinks company, praising their excellence now, and indicated he would recommend Mercedes to Verstappen if he considers a move. Verstappen, currently at Red Bull, remains non-committal about his future, denying reports of talks with Mercedes and emphasizing his focus on current commitments. The F1 driver market for 2026 remains uncertain amid ongoing speculation.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown stated that Max Verstappen is currently 'carrying' Red Bull and suggested he might join Mercedes, amid ongoing rumors and discussions about Verstappen's future in Formula 1, with the team struggling without his performance.