Speaking with the media at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen confirmed his Red Bull future After weeks of speculation and rumor, Max Verstappen has made it official. He is staying at Red Bull for the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Verstappen has a Red Bull contract until the end of 2028, but with various exit clauses which had triggers around the summer break. As previously reported by Autosport, those clauses were believed to free him up if he didn't feature in the top three of the drivers' championship, which is now no longer possible after his fourth place in Belgium.

BUDAPEST - Max Verstappen confirmed he will be racing for Red Bull next season, ending speculation that the four-time Formula One world champion could join Mercedes for the start of a new era in the sport.