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Max Verstappen is an F1 racing driver from Netherlands, he currently competes for Red Bull Racing in the Formula One. Verstappen has won four Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles, which he won consecutively from 2021 to 2024 with Red Bull, and has won 65 Grands Prix across 11 seasons. Currently, Verstappen is focusing on the Championship fight against Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris of McLaren. The 27-year-old is 69 points behind the series leader. He will be hoping to decrease his margin with the leaders and defend his title before the upcoming summer.
He was as shocked as the whole world after Red Bull announced the departure of his team principal Christian Horner three days after the British Grand Prix. Horner had been an integral part of Red Bull racing for over 20 years now and played a vital role in Red Bull’s success throughout these years. When Verstappen was asked about if his future at the club would be impacted by Horner’s exit, he stated that it would not matter at all while he makes his decision about the future.
The fans are excited as he hinted that he could remain a part of Red Bull Racing for some more seasons and make a comeback at the Championship in the ongoing 2025 season.
Max Verstappen to continue at Red Bull despite Mercedes links: Reports
Max Verstappen is under contract at Red Bull Racing until the year 2028. However, he has been linked with a move to Mercedes in the next season. Ahead of the British Grand Prix, Max Verstappen had stated that 2026 is not really in his mind right now and at the moment he wants to focus on his performances with Red Bull. This suggested that he could be seen working under the new team Principal Laurent Mekies in the upcoming season as well.
When asked about his future at Red Bull ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Verstappen said, "In general, I'm very happy where I'm at - and I hope. That was still the target that was set out when we signed the new deal, you know, that I would drive until the end of my career."
