Discussions between George Russell and Mercedes are, according to Sky Sports, about a multi-year deal, which would mean that he could become Max Verstappen's teammate in the future, should the reigning world champion move to Mercedes.

Max Verstappen, after months of speculation, has reportedly decided where his racing future lies and has come to a firm decision.

Moreover, team principal Christian Horner was dismissed from his role by Red Bull, though Verstappen has since said his exit will not have any bearing on his own future. Throughout the entire saga, it has been known that there is a performance-related release clause in Verstappen’s contract which runs until 2028.