Rumors of a shocking move to Mercedes have followed Verstappen, and the entire F1 grid, from paddock to paddock in recent weeks. Those rumors picked up steam in the past 48 hours when a report from Sky Sports Italy indicated that Verstappen had agreed to move to Mercedes.

Max Verstappen, who is currently signed with Red Bull, is in talks with Mercedes over changing sides, according to The Guardian. The negotiations have reportedly intensified leading up to this weekend's British Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen has left F1 fans in no doubt that he’ll leave Red Bull at the end of the season. Speculation around the future of the reigning world champion has intensified in recent weeks, amid his frustration with his failure to keep pace with McLaren.