OFFICIAL: Mercedes CONFIRM Max Verstappen…read more
In one of the most shocking moves in Formula 1 history, Mercedes have officially confirmed the signing of Max Verstappen, ending months of speculation and marking a new era for the Silver Arrows. The reigning world champion will join Mercedes for the 2026 season, bringing his incredible talent and fierce competitiveness to the Brackley-based team.
The announcement was made early this morning via an official team statement, with Team Principal Toto Wolff hailing Verstappen as “a once-in-a-generation driver” and expressing excitement about what lies ahead.
“Max is a proven winner and a relentless competitor. We are thrilled to welcome him to Mercedes and believe this partnership will drive us to even greater heights,” said Wolff.
This bombshell move follows a turbulent period at Red Bull Racing, where internal tensions and off-track controversies had reportedly pushed Verstappen toward the exit door. Though Red Bull had publicly reaffirmed their commitment to him, behind-the-scenes negotiations with Mercedes were already underway.
Verstappen’s switch is expected to dramatically reshape the F1 landscape, setting up a potential showdown with his former team and igniting one of the sport’s fiercest rivalries in recent memory.
With Verstappen now set to wear silver, Formula 1 is bracing for a seismic shift in power.
