Amid rumors of Max Verstappen's potential switch to Mercedes in the future, a report sharing flight data suggested that the four-time world champion and Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, met off the island of Sardinia,

George Russell’s contract at Mercedes remains unsigned for next season, adding to the speculation. Neither Russell nor Wolff denied possible talks with Verstappen during the Austrian Grand Prix.

Red Bull boss Christian Horner may have just dropped the most unexpected name yet in Formula 1’s swirling driver market drama. With Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull still the hottest topic in the paddock, especially as Mercedes continue to circle, Horner was asked directly if he had a “Plan B” in case the reigning champion decides to jump ship.