Eddie Jord🅰an insists he has heard that Max Verstappen will go to Mercedes in 2026.

Toto Wolff made no secret of his dream to lure the Red Bull driver to Mer♋cedes as a replacement for Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton.

But, Verstappen has reiterated his commitment🅠 to Red Bull and Mercedes are instead expected to appoint Kimi Anto🐭nelli in Hamilton’s place next year.

Ex-F1 team boss Joꦉr🎀dan claims Verstappen will stick with Red Bull - for now.

“Yes, for 2025,” he 𒉰told his Formula For Success podcast.

“In ‘25, my for🌳ecast is that Max will win. In ‘24 a💖nd ‘25.”

However, in 2026 the new F1 regulations wil🌄l kick in providing every manufacturer with a fresh start, and a chance to become the sport’s dominꦬant team.

Jordan believes that Merced👍es can steal a march on theirౠ rivals under the new rule-set.

And he has shared a whisper that Verstappen co🐷uld be attracted by the best engine of the ‘26🌌 regulations.

“Mercedes have an ability, in the engine department, and their understanding of the convertibility from the battery packs. The♉y will have a massively strong power plant,” Jordan said.

“I see Mercedes being strong in ‘26, and that’s why people sh⛦ould - will - rush to go there.

“The question I’d like you t🐻o a🃏sk me is: who do I see being at Mercedes in ‘26?

"From what I’m hearing, Max…”

Verstappen was of interest🦹 to Mercedes for next season in the early part of this year, during the turmoil at Red Bull.

That chaos🍒 h💧as seemingly settled down, and there is no longer reason to believe that Verstappen will exit next year.

Antonelli, the teenager who is in his rookie Formula 2 season, is widely expected to become Hami♌lton’s replacement at Merce⛄des in 2025.

But, a year down the line when the🍌 entire sport is reshuffled due to the new regulations, could Verstappen re🌳ally demand a move to Mercedes?