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What we know about the performance clauses in Max Verstappen’s Red Bull F1 contract.
There are conflicting reports regarding the exit clauses that could allow Max Verstappen to leave Red Bull, with speculation on specific performance-related triggers in his contract.
While some suggest he needs to be outside of the top two or top three in the F1 drivers’ championship standings, others claim it’s the top four to activate the clause.
Max is currently in third place in the championship, trailing behind McLaren’s Piastri, and there are upcoming rounds in Great Britain, Belgium, and Hungary with 83 points up for grabs.
Additional reports mention a hefty buyout offer of potentially over £100m to release Verstappen from his Red Bull deal.
Red Bull’s Helmut Marko and Christian Horner are dismissive of the speculation, with Marko stating there’s “no reason to worry” about Verstappen leaving and Horner calling rumors of a move to Mercedes just “noise.”
