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Max Verstappen’s future continues to remain a topic of conversation, with Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko seemingly playing a leading role in the rumours.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has hinted at the uncertainty surrounding star driver Max Verstappen’s future. Verstappen holds a clause in his contract that allows him to leave if Marko, who is 80 years old, departs. Despite the current success, there are concerns about Verstappen’s future dominance due to new power unit rules in 2026 and rumors of Red Bull falling behind in engine development. With Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes for Ferrari, Toto Wolff has not ruled out the possibility of pursuing Verstappen, acknowledging his exceptional talent. Marko suggested that both Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes junior driver Kimi Antonelli could also interest Wolff, especially given Vettel’s history and Antonelli’s potential. Finally, the speculation about Verstappen potentially moving to Mercedes remains unclear, as Marko cryptically deferred that question to Toto Wolff. Subscribe to their YouTube channel for the chance to win F1 prizes!
