You can understand the feelings of Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies on this one.
Laurent Mekies firmly stated that Max Verstappen will remain at Red Bull, highlighting that there is even an inside joke surrounding the persistent speculation about his future. Verstappen’s comments on the current F1 cars have sparked rumors, with the driver himself contemplating his next steps due to the challenging nature of this season’s cars. Despite rumors of a potential replacement like Oscar Piastri, Mekies emphasized Red Bull’s strong driver lineup, with Max leading the team through a tough start to the season. Verstappen’s race engineer is leaving for McLaren, but Mekies expressed confidence that Max is committed to Red Bull and actively involved in the team’s strategic decisions. The team is focused on regaining competitiveness, with Max being a key part of that goal.
