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Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff has predicted that Max Verstappen will spend the remainder of his F1 career at Red Bull ahead of a big year for the team.
Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff predicts that Max Verstappen will spend the rest of his Formula 1 career with the team. The 2026 season marks a new era for Red Bull as they become an OEM in collaboration with Ford. Despite setting low performance expectations for the upcoming year due to their new in-house power unit, Verstappen remains committed to the team. Mintzlaff believes that Verstappen sees the team’s dedication to him and their efforts for success. The CEO is confident that Verstappen will stay with Red Bull, especially considering their investment in their own engine and the loyalty between them. Isack Hadjar will be Verstappen’s new teammate in 2026, with hopes of stronger competition within the team.
