US EditionF1 Champion Verstappen Says He's Staying with Red Bull Team for 2026
- Helmut Marko confirmed on July 28, 2025, that four-time world champion Max Verstappen will stay with Red Bull Racing in 2026.
- This confirmation followed speculation fueled by a contract exit clause allowing Verstappen to leave if he ranked fourth or lower after the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- Verstappen currently holds third place in the championship, 28 points clear of George Russell, making the exit clause inapplicable ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- Mercedes, led by Toto Wolff, has shown interest in Verstappen but focuses on renewing contracts for George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli, whose deals expire at the end of 2025.
- Verstappen’s decision secures Red Bull’s driver lineup for 2026 and influences Mercedes’ contract strategy amid engine regulation changes and team restructuring.
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Max Verstappen will remain with the Red Bull Formula 1 team next season. – I think it was time to put an end to all the rumors, says the reigning world champion ahead of the Hungarian GP.
Max Verstappen confirms he’s racing with Red Bull in 2026
Max Verstappen has put an end to speculation about his Formula 1 future, confirming he will stay with Red Bull for the 2026 season. The reigning four-time world champion, who has been under contract with the team until 2028, addressed ongoing rumours about potential moves to Mercedes and other teams during the Hungarian Grand Prix. "I’ve never really said anything about it because I was just focused on talking to the team about how we can improv…
F1 champion Max Verstappen says he will remain with Red Bull for 2026 season
Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen says he is staying with Red Bull next year, ending months of speculation over his future."Some people just like to stir the pot, some people just like to create drama. But, for me, it's always been quite clear, and also for next year," the four-time reigning world titleholder said on Thursday, ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix. "I'm discussing with the team already the plans – the things that we want …
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