F1
Max Verstappen rumour spreading through F1 paddock like wildfire
Speculation within F1 that Max Verstappen will leave Red Bull at the end of 2025 is said to be gathering pace. The Dutchman’s future appears in serious doubt after he needed a late overtake on Pierre Gasly to manage P6 in Bahrain, with his race plagued by pit-stop errors from his team.
The reigning world champion has also been angered by the treatment of Liam Lawson, who was demoted back to Racing Bulls just two races into the season. To exacerbate matters, a challenge for a fifth straight drivers’ title currently appears unlikely given McLaren’s superior pace. Indeed, the 27-year-old has already been linked with a number of rival teams despite being contracted to Red Bull until 2028.
