F1 News Today: Verstappen to Mercedes could fall apart as Russell behaviour called out

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F1 News Today

F1 News Today: Verstappen to Mercedes could fall apart as Russell behaviour called out

All the major breaking F1 news on Monday May 11

Kerry Violet F1 News Editor

F1 editor and journalist covering motorsport since 2024.

Monday 11 May 2026 16:26

It is becoming more unlikely that four-time champion Max Verstappen is considering a move to Mercedes, according to a respected F1 insider.

Journalist and former team manager Peter Windsor has claimed the Dutchman isn’t inclined to replace George Russell or team up with the current championship leader, Kimi Antonelli, as speculation over Verstappen's future continues to build.

The Dutchman has an exit clause in his Red Bull contract which means he can test the market if he is outside the top two in the championship standings when the summer break arrives. He is currently seventh.

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Hamilton and Alonso urged to retire from F1 - 'Give youth a chance'

F1 champions and legends of the sport Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso have been told they should retire and allow their seats to be given to younger drivers.

Hamilton and Alonso have nine drivers' championships between them but are now enduring a more difficult period in their esteemed careers thanks to struggles at Ferrari and Aston Martin.

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New team enters race to sign Max Verstappen

A team boss has hinted they are in discussions with four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen about a potential team up.

Verstappen has had a rough start to 2026, having only achieved a best result of fifth across four grands prix so far, and his long-term future with Red Bull has been called into question.

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Mercedes star George Russell put in his place over 'entitled' behaviour

Mercedes driver George Russell has been humbled over his claim that he could have already won championships in F1 had he moved to Mercedes earlier.

The Brit is currently 20 points behind teenage team-mate Antonelli after struggling to match up to the young Italian's pace at the Miami Grand Prix, leading many to question again if the 28-year-old is made of championship-winning material.

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McLaren hit back over Lewis Hamilton's F1 upgrade claims

McLaren F1 team principal Andrea Stella has hit back at comments made by seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton regarding McLaren's Miami Grand Prix upgrades.

The Scuderia seemed to have been usurped in the pecking order by McLaren despite Ferrari bringing more upgrades to Miami than their papaya rivals, prompting Hamilton to make claims that Stella clearly disagreed with.

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Sky’s new F1 TV deal is great for the sport, but not necessarily fans

F1 has become one of the most valuable properties in British sport and the announcement that Sky will remain the exclusive live home of the championship in the UK and Ireland until 2034 is good news on the surface.

But that word is the uncomfortable one - exclusive.

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Bahrain and Saudi GPs could return this year in late F1 calendar swap

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix could be set for a return to the 2026 F1 calendar, despite both events being cancelled last month.

F1's double cancellations have left the season as a 22-race campaign instead of 24, but is there still a chance of the lost races returning later in the year?

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