Max Verstappen sets record straight as McLaren play tribute - RacingNews365 Review

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Max Verstappen responds to Toto Wolff statements about Mercedes interest Max Verstappen has issued a candid response to speculation over a potential switch to the Mercedes F1 team. The four-time champion has been linked with a move to the Brackley-based squad across the last year despite having a contract in place at Red Bull until 2028. READ MORE: Max Verstappen responds to Toto Wolff statements about Mercedes interest McLaren unveil 'Chrome' livery for British Grand Prix McLaren will sport a special livery at this weekend's British Grand Prix, having unveiled the one-off look at its McLaren Racing Live event in London. Inspired by its partnership with Google Chrome, the Woking-based squad has called the Silverstone livery Legacy at Speed . READ MORE: McLaren unveil 'Chrome' livery for British Grand Prix 'Nervous' George Russell handed 'no smoke without fire' Max Verstappen warning Martin Brundle believes George Russell is "nervous" as speculation linking Max Verstappen with a stunning switch to Mercedes intensifies.  Russell is out of contract with Mercedes at the end of this season, and despite both boss Toto Wolff publicly stating a new deal should not be difficult to sign, Russell is no closer to agreeing fresh terms. READ MORE: 'Nervous' George Russell handed 'no smoke without fire' Max Verstappen warning Christian Horner defiant as Red Bull crisis deepens: 'We are not idiots' Christian Horner has insisted that Red Bull "are not idiots" as its 2025 season hit a new low in the Austrian Grand Prix. At its home race, Max Verstappen was eliminated for the team on the opening lap after contact with Kimi Antonelli, whilst Yuki Tsunoda had another bad afternoon, coming home a classified 16th and last. READ MORE: Christian Horner defiant as Red Bull crisis deepens: 'We are not idiots' McLaren reveal Lando Norris 'bias' in critical F1 area McLaren has stated it is "biased" towards upgrading the car in favour of Lando Norris as the Briton is more demanding when it comes to feedback. Norris has struggled for performance behind the wheel of the MCL39 more often this year than team-mate Oscar Piastri. READ MORE: McLaren reveal Lando Norris 'bias' in critical F1 area Bleak Max Verstappen-less future should scare Red Bull - but a silver lining awaits Red Bull stared down the barrel of a future without Max Verstappen after the Dutchman retired on the opening lap of the Austrian Grand Prix. The Milton Keynes squad's home race would only get more miserable from there, with Yuki Tsunoda collecting a 10-second time penalty en route to P16, the last of the remaining runners and two laps down on winner Lando Norris. READ MORE: Bleak Max Verstappen-less future should scare Red Bull - but a silver lining awaits
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