Mercedes TRIGGER Russell DEAL As Max Stays? | F1 News

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F1 News breaks as Max Verstappen is now reportedly set to stay at Red Bull, ending the 2027 Mercedes move for now. George Russell’s Mercedes extension has been triggered, Austria brings engine fixes, FIA drama and full Austrian GP predictions. 👉 Subscribe to F1 Grandstand: https://www.youtube.com/@F1Grandstand?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome back to F1 Grandstand with Tony Craig — bringing you the biggest F1 news, Formula 1 updates and F1 Live discussion from inside the paddock. 🚨 TODAY’S F1 NEWS HEADLINES: • Max Verstappen reportedly set to stay at Red Bull for 2027 • George Russell’s Mercedes contract extension is triggered • Mercedes introduce engine fixes after Antonelli’s Barcelona DNF • FIA could ban a Mercedes design after Ferrari questions • Pierre Gasly finally receives his Monaco GP trophy • Verstappen excited by Red Bull’s Austria upgrade • Austrian GP preview and full F1 predictions VERSTAPPEN MERCEDES MOVE OFF The 2027 F1 driver market may have just shifted again. After weeks of Max Verstappen Mercedes rumours, Red Bull have reportedly made a contract adjustment that stops a 2027 Mercedes move. That means Verstappen is now expected to stay at Red Bull, while Mercedes keep George Russell alongside Kimi Antonelli. This is a huge driver market twist. RUSSELL STAYS AT MERCEDES George Russell’s Mercedes contract extension has reportedly been triggered for 2027. That matters because Russell has been under pressure from the Verstappen links and Antonelli’s rise, but Mercedes now look ready to hold their current line-up. If Russell stays, the Verstappen door closes and the whole 2027 market has to reset. MERCEDES ENGINE FIXES Mercedes are bringing engine fixes to Austria after Kimi Antonelli’s Barcelona retirement. Antonelli will run a new power unit and updated battery pack, with software updates and hardware tweaks aimed at solving recent reliability problems. Mercedes still have pace, but reliability could decide the title fight. FIA MERCEDES DESIGN ROW Ferrari have also raised questions over a Mercedes design, and the FIA could now act at the Austrian GP. If Mercedes lose a design advantage while Ferrari and Red Bull push upgrades, Austria could become a major technical battleground. GASLY TROPHY FINALLY ARRIVES Pierre Gasly has finally received his Monaco GP trophy after Alpine successfully overturned his penalties. But the result is still not fully settled, with Red Bull and McLaren protesting the decision after losing out from the ruling. AUSTRIAN GP PREVIEW Now attention turns to Austria. Red Bull bring an important home upgrade, Mercedes bring engine fixes, Ferrari arrive with Hamilton momentum, and the Red Bull Ring could shake up the title fight. Have your predictions ready: Qualifying P1, P2, P3 Race podium P1, P2, P3 Dipstick Of The Weekend Driver Of The Weekend This is F1 news, Max Verstappen Red Bull contract drama, George Russell Mercedes extension, Kimi Antonelli engine fixes, FIA Mercedes design controversy, Pierre Gasly Monaco trophy reaction and Austrian GP preview predictions. For the latest F1 news, Formula 1 updates, F1 rumours and F1 Live coverage, stay right here with F1 Grandstand. 👇 JOIN THE DEBATE: Is Verstappen really staying at Red Bull for 2027? Did Mercedes make the right call keeping Russell? And who are your Austrian GP qualifying and race podium picks? Watch more F1 News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLGFJfgyq-6JrTUVhKBfA-tANLmtv2Fup #F1 #F1News #Formula1 #FormulaOne #F1Grandstand #F12026 #F1Live #MaxVerstappen #GeorgeRussell #MercedesF1 #RedBullRacing #AustrianGP 📧 CONTACT F1 GRANDSTAND: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📧 WRITER SUBMISSIONS: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📱 SOCIAL ACCOUNTS: WEBSITE: https://www.f1grandstand.com FACEBOOK: / F1GrandstandHub X: https://x.com/F1Grandstand_ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/f1grandstand/ DISCORD: https://discord.gg/PKGWS2axP5 DISCLAIMER: This video is an independent, unofficial production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Formula 1, the FIA Formula One World Championship, or any related entities. F1, Formula One and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing B.V. All content used is for commentary, criticism, news reporting and fan discussion purposes under applicable fair use/fair dealing principles. Any images, clips or references are used in a transformative manner to provide analysis and do not substitute for the original works. All rights to original materials remain with their respective owners.