McLaren boss Zak Brown has admitted the prospect of Max Verstappen joining Mercedes is “scary”. Verstappen continues to be linked with a shock move to Mercedes for F1 2026 and reports ahead of the British Grand Prix have claimed that talks between the two camps have intensified, with the Dutchman said to be open to a switch.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has opened up about the advice he would give Max Verstappen about Mercedes amid rumors of ongoing talks.