darkpino wrote: ↑14 Apr 2025, 23:22
I think it’s the other way around: because of Bahrain Toto/Mercedes let this news ‘leak’ in the hopes the Verstappens would get in touch
There's no need to let anything "leak". The paddock is a tight knit group. This has got out likely because there actually is a deal on the table. Not to mention both George and Wolff have brought it up leading up to this, so suggests that it is heading in that direction.
As for Max, I imagine he'll stay put for now and will weigh his options next year.