Max Verstappen has ended any lingering speculation over his future with Red Bull Racing by confirming that he will stay at the team into 2026. Verstappen holds a Red Bull contract through 2028 but the team’s drop in performance, and the potential of a break clause, led to speculation that he could seek a move elsewhere.

Max Verstappen has decided to remain with Red Bull for the 2026 season, with the Dutchman reportedly having an exit clause in his contract if he wanted to leave

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen has at long last put an end to speculation over his Red Bull future. The Dutchman - whose contract is up in 2028 - has been strongly linked with a move to Mercedes in recent months, with the story dominating much of the discussion on race weekends.