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Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has revealed why Max Verstappen may quit the sport after a miserable start to the 2026 F1 season.
Max Verstappen’s dissatisfaction with the new F1 regulations has been a topic of discussion lately. Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies shed light on the real reasons behind Verstappen’s discontent towards F1. Despite being a four-time world champion, Verstappen’s future in the sport has been questioned due to his criticism of the 2026 rule changes. On the other hand, Verstappen seems to enjoy racing in other series more, such as GT3 events and the upcoming 24 Hours of Nurburgring. Mekies hinted that Red Bull needs to do more to keep Verstappen happy and motivated in F1, beyond just addressing the new regulations. With Verstappen’s contract at Red Bull until 2028, the team faces the challenge of retaining him if performance issues persist.
