As we gear up for this weekend\u2019s Belgian Grand Prix, we have a few final F1 news topics to wrap up.<\/p>\n
Major headlines include updates to Max Verstappen\u2019s potential Mercedes move, as well as some potential changes to the F1 rulebook.<\/p>\n
F1 news: Toto Wolff\u2019s \u2018absolute priority\u2019 in F1 2026 line-up<\/p>\n
Rumours have abounded that reigning champion Max Verstappen is in discussions with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff regarding a possible move to the team in 2026.<\/p>\n
But today, Wolff has scuppered any ideas about pushing George Russell or Kimi Antonelli out of the picture; he\u2019s claimed they\u2019re Mercedes\u2019 \u201cabsolute priority.\u201d<\/p>\n
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