Max Verstappen has shut down speculation linking him with a sensational move to Mercedes, insisting that much of the talk about his Formula 1 future is simply people trying to “create drama.” For weeks,

Max Verstappen will remain with Red Bull Racing through the F1 2026 season — but what lies in the future for him?

Here’s a detailed look at the updated Drivers' championship standings and Constructers' championship standings after the recently concluded Hungarian Grand Prix 2025.

The seven-time champion is sixth in the drivers' standings, with the gap to teammate Leclerc in fifth set to grow at Hungaroring.

If Hamilton was a free agent now, would Ferrari even go for him? Doubtful. Actually, who would? The teams competing at the top have great drivers for the future, and are looking forward. The rest of the teams on the grid cannot afford him and Hamilton would be crazy to go to any of them.