The summer is traditionally Formula One’s “silly season” where rumours abound and surprise signings are (sometimes) announced. As 2025 appears to be no different, we analyse the current state of play across the grid looking to next season.

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff issued a timeline for the team's driver lineup as George Russell's contract expires and Max Verstappen rumors swirl. Russell asserted himself as the team leader at Mercedes this season,

Max Verstappen could trigger a “completely mad” driver market by moving from Red Bull to Mercedes for 2027, with George Russell handed a one-year contract extension for the F1 2026 season. That is the claim of Sky F1 pundit Karun Chandhok,