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Max Verstappen’s Uncertain Future: Red Bull Exit Looming as Rivals Circle for F1 Star

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
April 18, 2025
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Max Verstappen’s Uncertain Future: Red Bull Exit Looming as Rivals Circle for F1 Star

Formula One F1 - Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 17, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen arrives before the press conference REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

Max Verstappen’s Future in F1 Hangs in the Balance as Red Bull Doubts Surface

Rumors surrounding Max Verstappen’s future with Red Bull have been ignited following comments made by Helmut Marko, expressing concerns about the Formula 1 world champion’s position within the team. Marko’s recent statements have confirmed doubts about Verstappen’s continuity with Red Bull, citing a significant drop in the team’s performance levels over the past year.

Despite a stellar season in 2023 and clinching his fourth consecutive world championship title in 2024, Verstappen has faced challenges with Red Bull’s diminishing pace, causing him to fall behind McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the drivers’ championship standings, despite securing a race victory in Japan.

As the anticipation builds for the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Verstappen broke his silence on the speculations surrounding his future with Red Bull, bluntly stating, “A lot of people are talking about it, except me,” during Thursday’s FIA press conference.

While Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028, Marko has hinted at the presence of performance-based exit clauses in the extensive agreement. With Mercedes emerging as a top contender among the leading teams ahead of the 2026 regulation changes, there are strong indications that they are keen on securing Verstappen’s talents.

Mercedes Team Principal, Toto Wolff, has previously shown interest in Verstappen, although recent rumors suggest that George Russell is on the brink of signing a new two-year deal. Amidst the buzz surrounding 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli’s impressive F1 debut, a potential switch to Mercedes for Verstappen could pose a challenging decision for Wolff on selecting his drivers.

While Aston Martin has also been linked to potentially signing the four-time champion for the 2026 season, the team has reiterated that their current drivers, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, are contracted until the end of 2026.

As the F1 landscape continues to shift, all eyes remain on Max Verstappen and the looming decision that could reshape the dynamics of the sport in the upcoming seasons.

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