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Max Verstappen recently celebrated his 200th race for Red Bull, but remains 46 grands prix short of Lewis Hamilton’s record of most races for one team.
According to a RacingNews365 poll, the majority of Formula 1 fans, 66.4%, anticipate Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull next year, which would prevent him from breaking Lewis Hamilton’s record with the team. Hamilton currently holds the record for the most races with one team, having participated in 246 grands prix for Mercedes. Verstappen recently marked his 200th race for Red Bull at the Hungarian GP and is on track to challenge Hamilton’s milestone. If Verstappen fulfills his contract until the end of 2028, he will exceed Hamilton’s number of races for Mercedes. However, rumors swirl around Verstappen’s future, with his commitment to Red Bull confirmed only until 2026, raising doubt about his potential to surpass Hamilton’s record. As Red Bull transitions to its own powertrain supplier next year, speculation grows that Verstappen may depart if the team underperforms, leaving an open spot at other top teams. The poll results suggest significant skepticism among fans, with only 20% believing Verstappen will break Hamilton’s record, while the majority anticipates his departure from Red Bull.
