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Christian Horner meets Max Verstappen F1 contract “speculation” head on
Christian Horner has addressed recent claims about a crucial clause in Max Verstappen’s Red Bull contract, which ties him to the team until 2028. Despite ongoing speculation about his future due to Red Bull’s performance decline, Verstappen is unlikely to trigger an exit clause based on his current F1 standing. Horner dismissed rumors of Verstappen leaving, affirming the driver’s commitment to the team and their shared goals. While other teams like Mercedes and Aston Martin are rumored to be interested in Verstappen, his immediate focus remains on winning his fifth consecutive drivers’ championship.
