Is it conceivable that Mercedes could ditch George Russell in favour of Max Verstappen for 2026? Irrespective of Max's pedigree as a multiple world champion, bringing him in to replace George would be incredibly harsh on a driver who has performed pretty much flawlessly so far this year. - Ieuan

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said he hopes to have his 2026 driver decision sorted by the end of Formula 1's summer break, as uncertainty over George Russell's place at the team lingers.

Max Verstappen is handling all questions surrounding his future, Mercedes, and 2026 with smart and calculated responses in Austria. The Dutchman is seemingly keeping all options open for now, as is To