That is the claim of Sky F1 pundit Karun Chandhok, who has spotted a “complication” with rumours that Verstappen could switch to Mercedes as soon as next season. Max Verstappe

Sky Sports pundit Craig Slater called for Mercedes to keep George Russell unless Red Bull driver Max Verstappen hits the driver market.

Mercedes chief was grilled over George Russell's admission that the F1 team is talking to Max Verstappen once again