Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has confirmed he is engaged in ongoing conversations over trying to sign Max Verstappen from Red Bull; watch the British Grand Prix this week with Sundays race at 3pm, on Sky

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has shared his concerns about Max Verstappen's potential move to the Mercedes F1 team, saying he would be a bigger threat than he is at Red Bull. George Russell recently admitted that his contract extension was on hold amid ongoing talks between Mercedes and Verstappen.

With the Mercedes and Max Verstappen flirtation continuing, the impact such a partnership could have would be seismic in Formula 1. Here’s a delve into the factors in play