Lewis Hamilton’s ex-F1 team-mate LEAKS news Lando Norris will ‘switch’ teams as Max Verstappen breaks silence on rumour

NICO ROSBERG has claimed Lando Norris could switch teams amid rumours he is heading to Red Bull.

Norris is under contract at McLaren until 2025 but that has not stopped speculation about his future.

He is well liked by Red Bull and is close to superstar Max Verstappen, while Sergio Perez's contract with the team expires next year.

Norris has been linked with replacing him and now Rosberg has hinted he could be on the move.

The former team-mate of Lewis Hamilton told Sky Sports: "Where's he [Norris] going? Next year already, I hear there's a switch coming."

Red Bull chief Helmut Marko has hinted at replacing Perez with Norris, with the "inconsistent" Mexican seemingly destined to leave.

While Verstappen revealed he has discussed a potential move with Norris, saying: "We talk about it. But he's contracted to McLaren for a long time. We'll see what happens in the future."

Marko has previously stated it is "unfortunate" Norris' contract is so long - hinting he is keen to add the Brit to the team.

He has also labelled Norris "by far the strongest of the young drivers" and suggested his style would suit Red Bull.

While he also believes the 23-year-old would be the perfect partner for Verstappen, particularly for the fans.

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Norris and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc have reportedly held talks over signing for Red Bull.

And Leclerc could be the leading candidate to join as his deal expires at the same time as Perez.

Yuki Tsunoda is also understood to be an option for Red Bull after impressing at sister team AlphaTauri this year.