Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Max Verstappen Stays at Red Bull Through 2026 Season
Max Verstappen, the famous race car driver, is going to stay with Red Bull Racing for a while.
There was a chance he could have left for Mercedes, but that's unlikely now.
His contract with Red Bull had a rule that could have let him leave, but because he finished well in a recent race, he's staying put.
The boss of Mercedes wanted him to join their team.
Verstappen is focused on helping Red Bull get ready for new rules in the future.
He says they can still learn a lot from this year's races.
Max Verstappen is set to remain with Red Bull Racing through the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Verstappen's fourth-place finish at Spa removed a potential exit clause from his contract.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed interest in signing Verstappen for 2025.
Verstappen's contract with Red Bull runs until 2028, but had exit clauses.
Verstappen emphasized the importance of current races for Red Bull's development towards the 2026 regulations.
- Who
- Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing.
- What
- Max Verstappen will remain with Red Bull Racing.
- When
- Through the 2026 Formula 1 season.
- Where
- At Red Bull Racing.
- Why
- Verstappen's recent race performance removed a potential exit clause in his contract.
Potential for Verstappen Leaving
Verstappen's Commitment to Red Bull
Team Affiliation
Potential for Verstappen Leaving
Mercedes' interest in signing Verstappen.
Verstappen's Commitment to Red Bull
Verstappen's decision to stay with Red Bull
- Driver
- Max Verstappen
- Team
- Red Bull Racing
- Contract End
- 2028 (with exit clause)
- Exit Clause Condition
- 4th or lower in standings after Hungarian GP
- Mercedes Interest
- Toto Wolff expressed interest