The idea of Max Verstappen joining Mercedes would have seemed outlandish when he fought Lewis Hamilton in the contentious title decider in 2021.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands makes a pit stop during the first free practice at the Red Bull Ring racetrack, ahead of the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix in Spielberg, Austria, Friday,

Max Verstappen leads Red Bull into their home Austrian Grand Prix this weekend hoping a major upgrades package can boost his title defence before it is too late. Verstappen, whose Red Bull car has been unable to match McLaren for most of this year,

Another high-profile player could be headed to MLS with New York Red Bulls looking to acquire former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur forward Timo Werner.

Bongokuhle Hlongwane leads Minnesota United into a matchup with the New York Red Bulls after scoring two goals against the Houston Dynamo.

The New York Red Bulls are engaged in talks over a move for RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner. Werner, 29, has 57 caps for Germany and has spent the last 18 months on loan at Tottenham Hotspur, but is surplus to requirements at Leipzig and will be allowed to leave.