# Max Verstappen puts Mercedes rumours to bed...for now, Alonso misses FP1 | F1 2025 #HungarianGP

An episode of [Inside Line F1 Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/632531804), 1 Aug 2025, 49 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ISP3571399169.mp3?updated=1757422574

Max Verstappen has confirmed he'll stay with Red Bull for 2026 — but is the story really over? As rumors of a secret Toto‑Max meeting swirl, we preview the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix and the big narratives around F1's summer chaos. Inside this episode: 🏎️ Verstappen’s big decision: trust or bluff? 🏎️ What Cadillac’s signing of Sergio Perez means for 2026 🏎️ Are Ferrari’s new upgrades finally working? 🏎️ McLaren’s internal title fight heats up 🏎️ Will Williams and Haas sneak a podium in Budapest? Soumil Arora, Kunal Shah, and Sundaram Ramaswami break it all down on the Inside Line F1 Podcast. 🟠 Listen. Learn. Debate. 📍Chapters: 00:00 - 01:11: Cadillac signs Sergio Perez – why it matters 01:11 - 04:25: The hunt for Cadillac’s second driver 04:25 - 07:58: Toto + Max meeting in Sardinia – real or planted? 07:58 - 10:24: Is Verstappen bluffing? Why the Mercedes link still lingers 10:24 - 13:30: The Red Bull power shift after Horner’s exit 13:30 - 16:02: Can McLaren keep dominating into Hungary? 16:02 - 18:44: Ferrari’s upgrades – a turning point or another false dawn? 18:44 - 21:09: Mercedes’ struggles – Antonelli’s rookie wall 21:09 - 23:12: Williams and Haas – dark horses in Hungary? 23:12 - 26:33: Hungarian GP – tyre strategy, track evolution, and weather 26:33 - 30:29: Top 3 team predictions for Hungary 30:29 - 33:45: Underrated driver picks for the weekend 33:45 - 36:20: Will Hungary spice up the silly season? 36:20 - 38:45: Final thoughts – what to watch out for #F1 #F12025 #HungarianGP #MaxVerstappen #F1Podcast #McLaren #CadillacF1 #SillySeason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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