Bernie Ecclestone has handed Max Verstappen some crucial advice amid rumors of his potential move to the Mercedes F1 team.

Fernando Alonso has jokingly offered to act as a ‘consultant’ for Max Verstappen over his potential move to Mercedes. Speculation is mounting that the reigning world champion will end his stay with Red Bull at the end of the 2025 season, having first joined the team’s development programme at the age of 17.

Four-time world champion Verstappen's long-term future at Red Bull has been speculated upon in recent weeks, particularly after Helmut Marko said his future was of 'great concern', confirming exit clauses in the Dutchman's contract, which is due to run until 2028.

After making appearances on the Formula 1 grid, former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson's remarks about the state of the sport resurfaced.

Max Verstappen has shown he has the pace when it matters most as he beat Formula 1 title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to claim pole position for the British Grand Prix.