Red Bull Racing secures Max Verstappen's services for the 2026 season, setting speculations to rest.
Max Verstappen Confirms Commitment to Red Bull Racing Until 2028
In a press conference before the race in Budapest, four-time and reigning Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen put an end to recent speculation about his future, confirming that he will remain with Red Bull Racing until the end of the 2028 season[1][2][3].
The confirmation comes amidst rumours of contract exit clauses and interest from other teams, most notably Mercedes[1][2]. Verstappen expressed frustration over these rumours, stating that only he should be speaking about his plans, and suggesting that they have been unfounded[1].
With his future secured, Verstappen is already discussing plans and potential changes for the Red Bull Racing car in the 2026 season. He mentioned that he is focused on collaborating with his team to improve performance and develop future ideas for next year[1]. Red Bull’s team principal Laurent Mekies acknowledged Verstappen’s central role in the team, reflecting positively on the commitment and discussions about future performance improvements following the confirmation of his stay[4].
It's worth noting that Red Bull Racing recently parted ways with team principal Christian Horner earlier in the month[5]. However, the focus remains on the upcoming race in Budapest, followed by a three-week summer break.
Verstappen also clarified his personal relationship with Toto Wolff, stating that even if they have a personal relationship, it doesn't mean they have a working relationship[6]. This comment comes amidst ongoing speculation about their relationship, but the article does not provide any new information about this matter.
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Sports fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Max Verstappen, the four-time Formula 1 World Champion, has clarified his commitment to Red Bull Racing until the end of the 2028 season, silencing recent rumors about his potential move to other teams such as Mercedes. Despite the departure of Red Bull Racing's previous team principal, Christian Horner, Verstappen and his team are already discussing plans and potential changes for the Red Bull Racing car in the 2026 season.
