State of play in F1 as Red Bull, Max Verstappen untouchable while Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes struggle
by ESPN
ESPN— With the Formula 1 season approaching its quarter-way point, we've taken a look at the state of play for each of the grid's 10 teams.
Formula 1—PADDOCK INSIDER: Audi's first move, Mercedes’ options and Verstappen's future at Red Bull – the state of play across the F1 driver market. The 2025 driver market was high on the agenda in the Miami paddock on Thursday, the F1 fraternity meeting for the first time since news broke that veteran Nico Hulkenberg had signed for Sauber in 2025 – which will become Audi the following year – and that F1 genius designer Adrian Newey will leave Red Bull early next year.
The Scottish Sun—Max Verstappen’s dad Jos to hold talks with Mercedes after Miami GP as Red Bull star lined up to replace Lewis Hamilton. SOURCES in Germany say that Max Verstappen’s management team are having talks with Mercedes following this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix. Verstappen’s dad, Jos, and his manager, Raym
Daily Mail—Mercedes 'prepare world record offer to Max Verstappen worth three times Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari deal' in bid to lure the world champion from Red Bull. Mercedes principal Toto Wolff has talked up luring Verstappen to the team. Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari next season will leave a seat free at Mercedes. Reports have claimed Mercedes could make a staggering offer to Verstappen