Red Bull Racing have moved to end speculation surrounding Max Verstappen’s future, confirming that the four-time Formula 1 world champion is not planning to leave the team.

Rumours linking Verstappen with a move away from Red Bull have continued to circulate throughout the 2026 season, with Mercedes and Aston Martin frequently mentioned as potential destinations for the Dutch star. However, senior Red Bull officials have now publicly backed their driver and insisted he remains committed to the team.

A team spokesperson stated that Verstappen is fully focused on helping Red Bull return to the front of the grid after a challenging start to the campaign. The statement also emphasized that the reigning champion remains under contract and continues to play a key role in the team’s long-term plans.

Verstappen himself has repeatedly avoided engaging with transfer speculation, insisting that his priority is improving the car’s performance and fighting for victories. Despite recent difficulties, he has remained one of the standout performers on the grid.

The confirmation is expected to ease concerns among Red Bull fans, who feared that ongoing performance issues could encourage Verstappen to seek opportunities elsewhere.

With several races still remaining in the 2026 season, Red Bull will now hope to shift attention away from off-track rumours and focus on closing the gap to their championship rivals.