{
  "id": 1027252,
  "title": "Mercedes no longer needs Max Verstappen, says Guenther Steiner",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/mercedes-no-longer-needs-max-verstappen-says-guenther-steiner",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T11:30:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mercedes-no-longer-needs-max-verstappen-says-guenther-steiner/10846482/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes' need to sign Max Verstappen has faded, suggesting the Brackley outfit has already found \"the next Max Verstappen\" in Kimi Antonelli. Verstappen's F1 future has been the subject of paddock rumours for some time, particularly with Red Bull struggling to keep up with Mercedes at the front of the grid in 2026. The Dutchman has…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}