It's not necessarily the most likely outcome right now, but there is a genuine possibility that Max Verstappen could walk away from Red Bull amid rumours of a Mercedes offer

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has shared his concerns about Max Verstappen's potential move to the Mercedes F1 team, saying he would be a bigger threat than he is at Red Bull. George Russell recently admitted that his contract extension was on hold amid ongoing talks between Mercedes and Verstappen.

The summer is traditionally Formula One’s “silly season” where rumours abound and surprise signings are (sometimes) announced. As 2025 appears to be no different, we analyse the current state of play across the grid looking to next season.