Verstappen To 'Determine Own Future'

Red Bull star refuses to add to speculation about moving after interest from Mercedes

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LONDON - Max Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until the end of the 2028 Formula One season, but that has not stopped ongoing speculation about a possible move to Mercedes.

One person who has not commented much on the topic is the Dutch four-time world champion himself.

"I do not have to add much to that," Verstappen told Viaplay, when asked about recent comments by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff indicating an interest in signing the 27-year-old driver.

"The more I say about it, the more it will be reported in the media. And I certainly do not want that. I determine my own future."

Wolff confirmed his interest in signing Verstappen on June 27, when asked about Mercedes driver George Russell's comments that his own contract talks were being delayed due to the Mercedes team's interest in Verstappen.

But Wolff said his interest in Verstappen has nothing to do with finishing a new deal for Russell, 27, whose contract expires at the end of 2025.