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Max Verstappen Remains Noncommittal to Future at Red Bull as George Russell Reveals Mercedes Negotiations

  • Max Verstappen appeared in the FIA press conference on June 27, 2025, declining to confirm if he will race for Red Bull in 2026 and beyond.
  • This hesitation follows Verstappen's ongoing contract with Red Bull, which lasts until 2028 but may contain an exit clause related to championship standings.
  • George Russell, whose contract with Mercedes runs until the end of 2025, disclosed that his own renewal discussions have been postponed due to the team's ongoing negotiations with Max Verstappen.
  • Russell expressed confidence in his current performance and showed no concern about his contract, while highlighting that Mercedes aims to reclaim their leading position by assembling the top drivers, engineers, and pit crew.
  • The ongoing discussions around Verstappen and Russell’s contracts suggest a possible reshuffle of seats for the 2026 season as teams prepare for new regulations.
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Crash broke the news in on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
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