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Red Bull Signals Green Light for Verstappen’s Move as Talks Continue with Mercedes

Negotiations over the four-time champion’s early exit under a performance trigger are ongoing ahead of an end-of-August decision.

Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing walks in the paddock during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 5, 2025 in Northampton, United Kingdom.
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Overview

  • Red Bull sources tell specialist outlets the team will not block Verstappen from invoking a contract clause if he ranks outside the top four after the Hungarian Grand Prix.
  • Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius has reportedly authorised Toto Wolff to pursue Verstappen for a 2026 seat, marking executive backing at the Silver Arrows.
  • Rumours of a private discussion surfaced when Wolff’s and Verstappen’s yachts were seen off Sardinia, fuelling speculation of undisclosed talks.
  • Verstappen’s current deal runs through 2028 but contains a performance-based exit option, with terms expected to be finalised after F1’s summer break.
  • Red Bull’s internal shake-up following Christian Horner’s dismissal and Honda’s planned engine exit have intensified pressure on Yuki Tsunoda’s place alongside Verstappen.