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Max Verstappen endured several grands prix faced with questions about his future, questions he answered by committing to Red Bull for 2026.
Max Verstappen recently responded to rumors linking him to Mercedes by stating that he felt there was no need for him to address the speculation. The uncertainty surrounding his future with Red Bull had been a prominent topic of discussion leading up to the F1 summer break. While Verstappen is contractually bound to Red Bull until 2028, there were clauses in his contract that fueled speculation about a possible departure. Although Mercedes expressed interest in potentially signing Verstappen, he ultimately reaffirmed his commitment to Red Bull for 2026. Throughout the ordeal, Verstappen chose to remain reserved and focused on upcoming challenges with his current team, emphasizing the importance of looking ahead to the new power unit regulations in 2026.
