Mercedes have been heavily linked with a move for Max Verstappen, who could find a way out of his Red Bull contract, with Toto Wolff's superior green lighting the move

Max Verstappen’s future with Red Bull is in doubt amid team struggles and contract clauses. Speculation grows over a potential move to Mercedes following Christian Horner’s exit.

Amidst the barrage of Max Verstappen to Mercedes headlines, one key aspect has been ignored - the impact on Red Bull and Racing Bulls.