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Max Verstappen has no desire to completely leave F1 to explore other forms of racing.
Max Verstappen has confirmed that he will not be taking a sabbatical from Formula 1 and remains committed to racing in the series. Despite recent speculation about his future with Red Bull, including rumors of a potential offer from Mercedes for the 2026 season, Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028, with an exit clause if certain performance criteria are not met. While questions persist about his long-term plans in F1 and his interest in sportscar racing, Verstappen stated that he intends to continue racing in Formula 1 and possibly explore other racing opportunities alongside it. He emphasized that he has no immediate plans to step away from F1 and will not be taking a sabbatical from the sport.
