Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Verstappen to Stay with Red Bull Through 2026 Season
Max Verstappen, the top Formula 1 racer, announced he will remain with Red Bull through the 2026 season.
There were talks he might switch to Mercedes, but he decided to stay with his current team.
This was made public before the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Verstappen won four championships in a row, from 2021 to 2024.
The racer currently holds third place in the 2025 season.
Max Verstappen confirms he will stay with Red Bull until the end of the 2026 season.
The announcement came before the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Rumors suggested Verstappen might leave Red Bull, potentially to Mercedes.
Verstappen's contract with Red Bull extends to 2028 but contains release clauses.
Verstappen won four consecutive Formula 1 championships from 2021-2024.
- Who
- Max Verstappen and Red Bull.
- What
- Max Verstappen will stay with Red Bull until the end of the 2026 season.
- When
- Before the Hungarian Grand Prix, on Thursday, July 31st.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated.
- Why
- To continue racing for Red Bull and end speculation.
Potential Departure
Commitment to Red Bull
Team Loyalty
Potential Departure
Speculation of Verstappen joining Mercedes.
Commitment to Red Bull
Verstappen remaining with Red Bull.
- Athlete
- Max Verstappen
- Team
- Red Bull
- Sport
- Formula 1
- Season
- 2026
- Championship Wins
- 4 (2021-2024)
