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, Raymond Vermeulen, are expected to meet the three owners of the F1 team; Toto Wolff, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius, and Ineos and Manchester United shareholder, Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

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Max Verstappen is set to hold talks with Mercedes after the Miami GPCredit: Reuters

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A meeting is set to take place with Verstappen’s team and senior Mercedes figures including Toto WolffCredit: Getty
Wolff has made no secret of the fact he would love to sign Verstappen as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement.

Verstappen, 26, is under contract at Red Bull until 2028.

But boss Christian Horner has said he will not stand in his way if he wants to quit.

Verstappen Sr has admitted they are considering the three-time champion’s options before the 2026 regulation change.