Persistent rumor about Verstappen and Mercedes completely debunked

11:58, 20 Jul

byLudo van Denderen

'A press conference in Belgium, where Mercedes and Max Verstappen announce their collaboration, may take place next week.' This is what's really going on.

Formula 1 is set to be held in less than a week, and Max Verstappen is very likely to attend a press conference. If it is not the official FIA conference before the start of the race weekend, then possibly after qualifying or the race.

But a press conference by Max Verstappen and Mercedes, a rumour that was started by Viaplay commentator Nelson Valkenburg? No, that will definitely not happen - that's something that GPblog can confirm with absolute certainty.

Max Verstappen will not be announcing anything about his future in Belgium

Verstappen takes his time

Of course, it's no secret that Max Verstappen is considering his future; will it be with Red Bull Racing or elsewhere (with Mercedes)? But such decision has not yet been made and is certainly not expected before the Formula 1 summer break, which is set to start after the Grands Prix in Belgium and Hungary.

In short, the press conference possibly suggested by the Viaplay commentator will not be taking place on the circuit of Spa-Francorchamps. But, as said, Verstappen in another press conference, that is very possible. Undoubtedly, the Dutchman will also then receive questions about what he will be doing next season…