Max Verstappen has a contract with Red Bull to 2028 but the chances of the four-times Formula One world champion seeing it out are looking increasingly slim with team boss Christian Horner accepting next year,

The hype around Max Verstappen's potential move to Mercedes grows stronger by the week, as does the Dutchman's irritation. Yet, even Christian Horner seems to be somewhat preparing for the moment when Verstappen eventually leaves Red Bull Racing.

Max Verstappen experienced two disappointing free practice sessions, despite that, however, F1 journalist Lawrence Barretto has shed some light on the matter of the Dutchman's permanence at Red Bull Racing on F1TV.