Max Verstappen FINALLY Confirms Red Bull F1 Future A…read more
Verstappen has officially put an end to months of speculation surrounding his Formula 1 future by confirming he will remain with Red Bull Racing beyond the 2025 season. The announcement comes just days before the highly anticipated Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring.
The reigning World Champion had been the subject of intense rumors linking him with a potential exit from Red Bull, amid reported internal tensions and interest from rival teams including Mercedes and Aston Martin. However, Verstappen put the speculation to rest during a press conference on Thursday.
“I’m fully committed to Red Bull and proud of what we’ve achieved together,” Verstappen said. “There’s still a lot more we can accomplish. I’m not going anywhere.”
Verstappen, who joined Red Bull’s senior team in 2016 and has since won multiple world titles, emphasized the importance of continuity and trust in his decision. He praised the team’s engineering excellence and his strong relationship with team principal Christian Horner and technical chief Adrian Newey.
“We’ve had our ups and downs, but Red Bull has always been home for me,” he added. “This is the right place for me to fight for more championships.”
Team Principal Christian Horner welcomed the announcement, calling Verstappen “a once-in-a-generation talent” and a key figure in Red Bull’s long-term plans.
“Max is the cornerstone of our team. His decision to stay sends a strong message about our ambition and unity heading into the future,” Horner said.
The confirmation is expected to bring stability to Red Bull as the team prepares for the 2026 regulation changes and continues its development of a new in-house power unit.
Verstappen’s decision also reshapes the driver market, as several teams had been holding off on confirming their lineups in hopes of attracting the Dutch superstar. With Verstappen now locked in, attention will likely shift to the futures of other top drivers including Carlos Sainz, Lando Norris, and George Russell.
As the paddock turns its focus to this weekend’s Hungarian GP, Verstappen will be looking to extend his championship lead and deliver a statement performance — now with his future firmly secured.
