Max Verstappen, under contract with Red Bull until 2028, is being courted by Mercedes, attracted by new regulations and his team's declining performance.

Although Max Verstappen has a contract with Red Bull until 2028, Mercedes continue to woo him with a tempting option. Red Bull's performance has slumped and the departure of key engineers has raised concerns. Verstappen could wait to see if the new team principal can improve the situation. If he joins Mercedes, he'll face tougher competition as well as internal challenges. Although his contract is costly, Mercedes might be willing to invest to bring the Dutchman in.