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Max Verstappen has denied that lingering doubts over the Red Bull Powertrains venture are behind reports linking him with a
Despite Red Bull’s dominant performance in F1 in 2024, rumors suggest that Verstappen might switch to another team following allegations against Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner. However, Verstappen reiterated his commitment to stay with Red Bull until 2028 and expressed his satisfaction within the team. Speculation about a potential move to Mercedes arose after Verstappen’s father was seen conversing with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, but Verstappen stated that it doesn’t impact his decision. Verstappen mentioned that he doesn’t have a specific timeline for a potential move to Mercedes post-2028, highlighting his uncertainty about his future in F1. Concerns about Red Bull’s power unit project have also been raised, but Verstappen remains confident in the team’s ability to compete with established engine suppliers.