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How a Verstappen move to Mercedes could shake up the 2026 grid

With rumors of Max Verstappen's move to Mercedes mounting, the Dutchman's departure could have a profound impact on the 2026 F1 grid.

Published 04/07/2025 à 16:08

Valentin GLO

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How a Verstappen move to Mercedes could shake up the 2026 grid

Max Verstappen could shake up the 2026 F1 grid by moving to Mercedes - Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

Max Verstappen seems to be the keystone of a transfer window ready to ignite. While increasingly insistent rumors send him to Mercedes For next season, the Dutchman could launch an unexpected "silly season". The grid seemed indeed locked for 2026, including for the four-time champion of the m

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Valentin GLO

Journalist. Endurance reporter (WEC, IMSA, ELMS, ALMS) and sometimes F1 or IndyCar.

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vincent moyet

04/07/2025 at 07:14 a.m.

If Verstappen goes to Mercedes, the best available seat for Russell would be at Red Bull. There are no immediate spots at McLaren, Ferrari, or Aston Martin, nor at Williams, which has two good drivers. So it wouldn't shake up the grid that much. That leaves Tsunoda, whose seat at RBR would be free, but probably for a home driver, Hadjar or Lawson.

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Alain Féguenne (Luxembourg)

04/07/2025 at 04:56 a.m.

Max at Mercedes, that could be logical, but the obvious choice, I stick to my vision, is Ferrari ……..!!!!! 😎. Or he stays at RBR …… but with the risk of the Ford engine. 😎👀👍👀🤨

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