P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull risk ‘concerning’ Verstappen issue
An issue has arisen at Red Bull that may raise concerns about Max Verstappen’s future with the F1 team. Verstappen’s decision to stay at Red Bull has paid off with wins in Monza and Baku after a challenging season. The potential for a fifth world title in 2025 is a distant possibility, but excitement surrounds Red Bull’s resurgence and Verstappen’s choice for 2026. However, the team faces significant changes with new regulations in 2026, including developing their own power units with Ford as Red Bull Powertrains, while Honda moves to Aston Martin. The success of the engine project will determine whether Verstappen stays, with whispers already suggesting a potential exit if the engines are not competitive. Ex-Red Bull driver David Coulthard mentioned that Verstappen may consider his options in 2026 depending on the performance of the new power units and adaptation to the regulation changes.
