Yet, with Verstappen locked in at Red Bull through next year—and expressing no rush to jump ship—the conversation has cooled. "Everyone's calling everyone"Vermeulen, speaking to De Telegraaf, sought to normalize the chatter, insisting it's all part of the F1 game. “Everyone’s calling everyone. While Vermeulen’s comments downplay the intrigue – “everyone’s calling everyone” – they underline a broader truth: Formula 1’s 2027 driver market is already shaping up to be as volatile as the sport’s technical overhaul in 2026. For now, Verstappen remains loyal to Red Bull and Leclerc remains committed to Ferrari.