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Christian Horner isn’t worried about a possible exit clause in Max Verstappen’s Red Bull contract
Christian Horner is not worried about a potential exit clause in Max Verstappen’s F1 contract that could allow him to leave Red Bull at the end of the season. Verstappen currently holds third place in the 2025 F1 drivers’ standings, 26 points ahead of George Russell. Speculation about Verstappen’s future has been swirling, with rumored interest from Mercedes and Aston Martin. Horner emphasized that Verstappen is fully committed to Red Bull, beyond just contractual obligations. Additionally, Verstappen is close to receiving a race ban due to penalty points, but Red Bull has contingency plans in place if that were to happen.
