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Max Verstappen ‘will STAY’ at Red Bull
Sky Sports F1 pundit Martin Brundle confidently stated that Max Verstappen will be staying with Red Bull for 2026. Verstappen had been linked to a potential move to Mercedes, but talks with Toto Wolff and George Russell did not materialize. Wolff’s priority now is retaining Russell and Kimi Antonelli for the next season. Despite Red Bull’s recent lack of performance and rumors of discontent, a new team principal, Laurent Mekies, may bring new energy to the team. As of now, it seems unlikely that Verstappen will leave Red Bull for the 2026 season, but uncertainties about his future may arise as the season progresses.
