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Max Verstappen’s Departure Looms: Red Bull Racing in Crisis Amid Contract Concerns

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
April 14, 2025
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Max Verstappen’s Departure Looms: Red Bull Racing in Crisis Amid Contract Concerns

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - APRIL 12: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the garage during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on April 12, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504120139 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull Faces Crisis as Max Verstappen Considers Leaving Team

In a shocking turn of events, Red Bull is on the brink of losing their star driver, Max Verstappen, as concerns grow over his potential departure. After a dismal performance at the Bahrain GP, where Verstappen finished a disappointing sixth, questions have been raised about the team’s ability to retain the reigning World Champion.

Verstappen’s struggles in Bahrain were evident from the qualifying session, where he could only manage a seventh-place finish due to issues with braking performance. The problems persisted into the race, with balance issues, tire degradation, and problematic pit stops plaguing his performance.

With Verstappen now trailing behind both McLaren drivers in the Driver Standings, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has openly expressed his apprehensions about the situation. The team must make significant improvements quickly to prevent Verstappen from seeking alternatives despite his contract running through 2028.

Marko emphasized the need for speed over immediate points, acknowledging the urgency for Red Bull to provide Verstappen with a competitive car to secure his loyalty. The team principal, Christian Horner, confirmed the presence of performance-based clauses in Verstappen’s contract, highlighting the pressure on Red Bull to deliver.

The constructor standings paint a grim picture for Red Bull, with an 80-point deficit to McLaren after just four races. The team must act swiftly to address car performance and reliability issues to retain one of F1’s most talented drivers and prevent a major shakeup in the sport.

As the season progresses, Red Bull faces a daunting task of convincing Verstappen to stay by rectifying their shortcomings promptly. Failure to do so could result in the loss of a key asset and a significant blow to the team’s championship aspirations.

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