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While there is no doubt that Mercedes and Max Verstappen's representatives have held talks in recent weeks about a potential future Formula 1 tie-up, what is less clear is the end game at play from both sides.
The cynics would suggest Mercedes can drive down George Russell's pay demands if he knows someone else is sniffing around his seat, while the Verstappen camp can push up what Red Bull will put on the table to keep its number one on board if it gets to the point where they need to renegotiate a contract for fear of losing him.
There probably is no ultimate truth to what is playing out either, as the motivations from both camps are likely coming from different directions and they don't want them to be revealed.

However, based on what we have learned speaking to sources with good knowledge of the situation, there are some interesting elements that give us a clue about where things may go both over the next few weeks and the longer term.
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What seems safe to say is that Verstappen and his management are weighing up his F1 future.
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The smartest move right now for any driver is to have freedom at the end of next year – so they can jump ship if their current team is not up to scratch (in the new regulations) and get themselves into a more competitive car for 2027.

That appears to be the game that Verstappen is playing, with sources suggesting that any move to another F1 team is unlikely to happen until 2027 at the earliest – so any discussions taking place are more about that.

But equally, that does not mean that he and Red Bull can sit back and think it's guaranteed that Verstappen will stay on for next year.
One more leftfield idea that emerged in the Austria paddock was that the main decision Verstappen is likely making for 2026 is ... it's time for a break - especially having just become a father.

It is the billboard that you can see here standing during Lando's pole lap:

alternative view of the torn-down billboard:

" [..] I've been working a lot in the simulator with my team, with my engineers, with many people to try and understand these things."

We have not seen any other driver in that McLaren this year, do maybe it speaks a lot of the car, but for a rookie in his first session this is highly unusual.

Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film, Amazon MGM Studios has revealed, with Tanya Lapointe signing on as an executive producer. As previously announced, Amy Pascal and David Heyman will serve as producers.

“Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since ‘Dr. No’ with Sean Connery. I’m a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he’s sacred territory,” Villeneuve said. “I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor. Amy, David, and I are absolutely thrilled to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios for their trust.”

Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, added, “We are honored that Denis has agreed to direct James Bond’s next chapter. He is a cinematic master, whose filmography speaks for itself. From ‘Blade Runner 2049’ to ‘Arrival’ to the ‘Dune’ films, he has delivered compelling worlds, dynamic visuals, complex characters, and—most importantly—the immersive storytelling that global audiences yearn to experience in theaters. James Bond is in the hands of one of today’s greatest filmmakers and we cannot wait to get started on 007’s next adventure.”

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First episodes of the Ironheart show are now out on Disney+

Pretty funny video that Paul Ripke and him came up with there!