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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has insisted Max Verstappen will remain with the team in F1 in 2026, despite recent rumours linking him with Aston Martin or Mercedes.
Verstappen is committed to Red Bull until 2028 and secured his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship last season. However, rumors circulated about him potentially leaving Red Bull due to on and off-track upheavals. Mercedes’ Toto Wolff expressed interest in Verstappen but confirmed that he will remain at Red Bull until 2025. Red Bull’s Helmut Marko remains optimistic about providing Verstappen with a competitive car and believes in their long-term partnership. Speculations about Verstappen’s future beyond 2025 and possible switch to a Mercedes-powered team emerged amidst impending F1 rule changes in 2026. Despite uncertainties about engine developments, Verstappen’s success and aspirations indicate potential strategic moves in the future.
