Back in 2022, Verstappen signed a bumper five-year contract extension with Red Bull in a deal that will keep him at the team until at least the end of the 2028 season. Russell’s contracts have been far shorter, with the Briton signing a two-year extension in 2023 to extend his stay with Mercedes until the end of 2025.

With the British GP just days away, reports continue to emerge about contract negotiations between Max Verstappen and Mercedes. A blockbuster move for the 4-time Champion, whilst certainly not guaranteed,