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Verstappen ‘STRONGLY’ considers Red Bull exit as key failure detailed
According to Ralf Schumacher, Max Verstappen is seriously considering leaving Red Bull, despite winning four consecutive world championships with the team. Verstappen currently trails championship leader Oscar Piastri by 69 points at the halfway point in the 2025 season. Red Bull is facing a crisis with key figures like ex-team principal Christian Horner departing recently. Schumacher believes that the team’s current struggles have made Verstappen contemplate leaving the team he has been with since 2016. Speculation suggests Verstappen could move to Mercedes, but his contract with Red Bull runs until 2028, creating complications for a potential switch.
