May 3, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Red Bull driver Max Verstappen (1) celebrates after winning the pole during qualifying for the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

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Max Verstappen Has “Nothing to Add” on Contract Rumours!

Max Verstappen isn't going to comment on Mercedes contract rumors

Max Verstappen and his stint at Red Bull Racing in 2025 is going from bad to worse. The Dutchman is lagging behind in the driver’s championship by a massive margin. Additionally, Verstappen has to combat the media nearly every race weekend about some new theories and speculations. The entire month of June, Verstappen spent avoiding the media. They were constantly disturbing him about a lingering race ban penalty.

Now, the media have shifted their focus to his contract. Max Verstappen and his issues with the RB21 challenger are no secret. Verstappen himself is under confident with Red Bull Racing’s car. A new report from Sky in Italy is creating chaos in the paddock recently. Ahead of the British GP, there is a lot of talk going on about Max Verstappen’s next F1 team. The media seem to believe Verstappen might end up joining Mercedes F1 for the next F1 season.

Max Verstappen Stays Tight Lipped About Mercedes Speculations

A move to the Silver Arrows is the hottest topic concerning Max Verstappen and his F1 career. Verstappen was interviewed ahead of the media day on Thursday during the British Grand Prix weekend. The Dutchman has been rather silent in front of the media this entire season. Once again he did not comment about the recent rumours in front of the media.

Max Verstappen says he has "nothing more to add" on the talk surrounding his future#F1 #BritishGP pic.twitter.com/LroSa5dJZW
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“I have nothing to add. What I said last week. Other people write stuff, that’s great but it’s not for me. You can always say the grass is always greener on the other side, that’s what they say right? I think you always have to just stay calm, enjoy also what you’re doing because I think up until now I’ve had a lot of success and of course this season is maybe not what we wanted as a team but that can happen as well.”

Max Verstappen has been racing for the Austrian outfit since 2015. Until the 2024 season, he enjoyed a successful run with Red Bull Racing. Max Verstappen won all four of his championships with Red Bull Racing. He has two wins for the season in 2025. Verstappen counts on the fact that his team will make a comeback in the upcoming season. The Dutchman believes that it is better to focus on the race, rather than chasing the fastest car.

On the other hand, George Russell is rather relaxed about his contract. He has made it clear that the stories prevailing in the media aren’t going to worry him whatsoever. As Formula 1 prepares for the British Grand Prix, the stories revolving around Verstappen, Russell and their contracts keep becoming rather complicated.

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