Max Verstappen has been strongly linked with a switch from Red Bull to Mercedes and McLaren chief Zak Brown has given his verdict on what would be a blockbuster F1 move

The F1 paddock is abuzz, and not just with the roar of engines at this weekend’s British Grand Prix. Whispers have turned into full-blown speculation about a potential blockbuster move that could send shockwaves through the sport: Max Verstappen to Mercedes.

Max Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull through 2028, but a performance clause has given Mercedes and opportunity to poach the world champion.