Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull over car struggles, Schumacher tips his next team

Max Verstappen may leave Red Bull if car upgrades at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix fail, said F1 expert Ralf Schumacher. This comes amid rising tension in the Red Bull camp. As per reports, Verstappen is unhappy with the team’s performance as it is impacting his championship chances.

Max Verstappen could leave
Red Bull Racing soon if the team doesn’t fix their car problems, according to former F1 driver and expert Ralf Schumacher. He believes Verstappen “will definitely leave” if the big upgrades Red Bull are planning for the upcoming Emilia Romagna Grand Prix don’t work out.

Red Bull hasn’t been able to get the car right and it’s affecting Verstappen’s chances of winning the drivers’ championship. If Verstappen decides to leave Red Bull, Schumacher thinks Aston Martin is the team he might join next.

“I’m pretty sure that if the upgrade on the car doesn’t take effect by Imola and the new engine [for 2026] doesn’t run quite as well, Max Verstappen will definitely leave the team. You can see the difference he makes, you absolutely have to get this driver, and everyone wants to have him,” Schumacher told Sky Germany.

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