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‘We’ll get other drivers’ – Ford’s defiant Max Verstappen promise
Ford Racing global director Mark Rushbrook emphasized that Max Verstappen’s potential departure from the Red Bull F1 team in the future would not diminish their dedication to F1 as a power unit partner, acknowledging Verstappen as a key part of the team’s success.
As a four-time world champion, Verstappen has been with Red Bull since 2016, but his long-term future remains uncertain amidst the sweeping regulation changes coming to F1 in 2026.
With Red Bull entering a new era of power unit production in collaboration with Ford Racing, led by a new team principal and without key figures, the team will aim to provide Verstappen with a competitive car to challenge for the title in 2026.
Speculation about Verstappen’s potential move to other teams, such as Mercedes or Aston Martin, may intensify throughout the 2026 season, especially with uncertainties surrounding driver contracts beyond 2026.
While F1 headlines suggest potential team changes and key personnel departures, Red Bull and Verstappen’s decisions regarding their future partnerships and success on the track will have a significant impact on the upcoming seasons.
