Amid growing buzz of the four-time champion’s connection to Mercedes, an unlucky crash at the Red Bull Ring crushed his already dwindling championship hopes.

Max Verstappen, who is currently signed with Red Bull, is in talks with Mercedes over changing sides, according to The Guardian. The negotiations have reportedly intensified leading up to this weekend's British Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen experienced a very disappointing weekend in Austria. The Dutchman could only manage a seventh-place qualifying position on Saturday, and on Sunday, his race was over after just one round.