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Christian Horner’s exit does not guarantee Max Verstappen will stay at Red Bull, it is said.
Despite Christian Horner being sacked, there are no guarantees that Max Verstappen will stay with Red Bull, as suggested by recent reports. Horner’s dismissal was aimed at potentially retaining Verstappen at Red Bull, but there are ongoing talks between Mercedes and Verstappen’s camp regarding a possible move. Verstappen’s current contract includes a performance-related clause that could allow him to leave Red Bull at the end of the year under certain conditions. While Horner’s exit might improve Red Bull’s chances of keeping Verstappen, Dutch F1 journalist Erik van Haren believes it is crucial for the team to show performance improvements to sway Verstappen’s decision. Verstappen is expected to make a decision about his future before the August summer break, with speculations pointing towards him staying at Red Bull, especially with the team’s upcoming engine debut and recent changes in leadership.
