MAX Verstappen's future with Red Bull continues to be under speculation.

It's uncertain at this point what the truth about the future of Max Verstappen's career is, especially given the contradictory reports out of the world of Formula One.

On one hand, former driver and the only openly gay athlete to have competed in Formula One, Ralf Schumacher, is stirring the pot by claiming that Mercedes made a move for the reigning world champion.

On the other, Verstappen's father Jos has dismissed the claims entirely, accusing Schumacher of spreading "false" information.

The latest chapter in the F1 rumour mill emerged after Schumacher alleged that Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff approached Verstappen with a contract offer. According to Schumacher, the proposal was so financially uncompetitive that it was "out of the question" for Verstappen to even consider.