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SHOCK in F1: “Verstappen to Mercedes is practically done, just one thing missing”

by Stefano Zambroni

A bombshell from Italy: Max Verstappen is reportedly on the verge of joining Mercedes.

Sky Sport F1 Italy and Sky Sport 24 have reported that negotiations between Max Verstappen and Mercedes have entered the decisive phase. According to their sources, the chances of the four-time World Champion leaving Red Bull at the end of 2025 to move to Brackley are rapidly increasing — and the agreement could be finalized soon.

SHOCK in F1: “Verstappen to Mercedes is practically done, just one thing missing”
SHOCK in F1: “Verstappen to Mercedes is practically done, just one thing missing”

Antonelli-Verstappen: the future dream team?

If the deal goes through, the driver to lose his seat would be George Russell, who would make way for Andrea Kimi Antonelli — the young Italian prodigy considered the cornerstone of Mercedes’ future.

The 2026 driver line-up, coinciding with the sport’s next big regulation change (with power units shifting to 50% thermal and 50% electric), would be nothing short of sensational: Verstappen and Antonelli — proven experience alongside raw talent and potential.

SHOCK in F1: “Verstappen to Mercedes is practically done, just one thing missing”
SHOCK in F1: “Verstappen to Mercedes is practically done, just one thing missing”

Board approval still pending

What’s holding things up? Reportedly, the only thing missing is full approval from part of the Mercedes board, which remains hesitant about handing the 2026 reboot project to the most dominant name in recent F1 history. Some engineers and executives are said to be concerned about the optics: if Mercedes returns to dominating, the credit may go solely to Verstappen, potentially overshadowing the team’s technical achievements.

One thing is certain: the 2026 driver market is heating up fast. And if Verstappen really says yes to Mercedes, it could be one of the most stunning shakeups in modern Formula 1 history.

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