Christian Horner expressed confidence that Max Verstappen will stay with Red Bull F1 team, although he did not confirm Verstappen’s presence in the car beyond 2025. The discussion on Verstappen’s future intensified before the British Grand Prix, with Toto Wolff reportedly interested in him from 2026. Horner dismissed ongoing speculations, emphasizing the strong relationship between Verstappen and the team, as well as the success he has achieved with Red Bull Racing cars. The internal clarity on the situation gives them comfort, despite external noise and speculation. Although details of drivers’ contracts are confidential, Horner mentioned the performance mechanism within Max’s contract and his intention to continue driving for Red Bull in 2026. The talks surrounding George Russell’s contract status at Mercedes have also added to the driver line-up discussions, potentially impacting the F1 landscape for the significant changes coming in 2026.
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