Mercedes boss Toto Wolff confirmed last week that the Silver Arrows are trying to sign Max Verstappen; talks have since intensified, according to Sky in Italy; watch the British Grand Prix this week with Sundays race at 3pm,

Meanwhile, the Red Bull drivers found themselves in a few incidents and ended with no points, making it a “home race to forget.” Max Verstappen’s day was done by Turn 3 when he was hit by Kimi Antonelli,

Just as the Max Verstappen to Mercedes rumours lost momentum, George Russell lit the fire as he declared the champ's talks are "ongoing".