Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull ahead of next year, with reports suggesting he could replace rival George Russell at Mercedes.

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff issued a timeline for the team's driver lineup as George Russell's contract expires and Max Verstappen rumors swirl.

Russell’s contract at Mercedes expires at the end of 2025, while Verstappen is tied to Red Bull until 2028 though team adviser Helmut Marko has previously acknowledged that all of the top drivers on the grid have agreements that contain performance-related break clauses.