Despite the rumours that Max Verstappen is ‘close’ to signing with Mercedes, one even claiming he’s said ‘yes’ to Toto Wolff, Helmut Marko is adamant he “hasn’t signed” with the Brackley squad, and he “can’t” anyway.

Rumors of a shocking move to Mercedes have followed Verstappen, and the entire F1 grid, from paddock to paddock in recent weeks. Those rumors picked up steam in the past 48 hours when a report from Sky Sports Italy indicated that Verstappen had agreed to move to Mercedes.

Max Verstappen, who is currently signed with Red Bull, is in talks with Mercedes over changing sides, according to The Guardian. The negotiations have reportedly intensified leading up to this weekend's British Grand Prix.