Offering his knowledge on the subject, Piquet Jnr, who made 28 starts for Renault between 2008 and 2009, told the Pelas Pistas podcast: “What’s the reason they are struggling to keep Max?

A decision is not expected until the summer break, with Verstappen waiting to see how the incoming RB21 upgrades affect the car’s performance. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius has already given the move the green light, so Red Bull will be under immense pressure in Belgium and Hungary.