F1
Max Verstappen tackles Red Bull exit talk head on and makes 2026 call
Max Verstappen admitted that he and Red Bull are “not where we want to be” but played down talk of leaving the team. Speculation has been rife that the Dutchman may opt to move to Aston Martin or Mercedes after their slide in performance.
Red Bull no longer have the fastest car on the grid and Verstappen cares little aside from competing for championships. If there is a greater chance of adding to his trophy cabinet elsewhere, it understandably will be considered. The team’s senior advisor, Helmut Marko, admitted he is concerned Verstappen will jump ship and there is a clause in his contract related to the team’s performance, which would allow him to leave.
