Despite the rumors that arose in recent weeks (even with mentions of contacts between Mercedes and their surroundings) the Dutch made it clear that his priority remains the work with the Austrian team.
Max Verstappen ended speculations and confirmed that will continue in Red Bull At least until the 2026 season of Formula 1. Despite the rumors that arose in recent weeks (even with mentions of contacts between Mercedes and their surroundings) the Dutch made it clear that his priority remains the work with the Austrian team.
“I was always focused on how to improve performance and plan the future with the team. I never said anything because I had nothing to add,” he explained Verstappen during the previous Hungary Grand Prix. And it was overwhelming: “For me it was always clear that I was going to stay. It’s time to cut with all rumors.”
Although your contract with Red Bull It extends until the end of 2028, several clauses could enable their early departure, some linked to sports performance. However, his fourth place in Belgium Disable any rupture condition for this season.
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Verstappenwhich conquered four consecutive world titles with Red BullHe stressed that internal conversations always focused on the development of the car. “When you stop wanting to continue in a team, you stop getting involved. And I never stopped talking about the car and what we can improve.”
On the possibility of new speculations next year, the pilot was cautious: “If you ask me that question in 2026, it can be. But I prefer to focus on performance, not what my contract says.”
A difficult 2025, but with learning for Max Verstappen
As for the current season, Verstappen recognizes that the chances for the title are limited to the domain of McLaren and the solid performance of Oscar Piastrileader of the championship with 81 advantage points. Even so, it does not lose the year: “Although we do not win, we can continue learning from the car. That information is key to starting strongly in 2026, with the change of regulations.”
Finally, with the future of the Dutch resolved, now it will be Mercedes’s turn to define the fate of his pilot alignment, where George Russell and the young man Andrea Kimi Antonelli They expect a definition. The figure of Verstappenfor now, it will remain linked to Red Bull Beyond the technical replacement that is coming in the F1.
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