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Shock F1 star at centre of Max Verstappen replacement talks
If Max Verstappen decides to leave Red Bull, the team would face a significant challenge.
There have been rumors suggesting that Verstappen may retire from Formula 1, with potential successors being discussed.
Verstappen has expressed discontent with the 2026 cars and the team’s performance this season, fueling speculation about his departure.
Despite no official announcement, the departure of Verstappen’s race engineer and quotes from years prior have sparked further rumors.
Former driver Ralf Schumacher proposed Oscar Piastri from McLaren as a potential replacement for Verstappen at Red Bull.
