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Max Verstappen has taken a swipe at people “waffling” about his F1 future, after confirming he will stay with Red Bull for the 2026 season.
Max Verstappen dismissed the speculation about him moving to Mercedes as an attempt to stir up drama. Despite engaging in talks with Mercedes, he has decided to remain with Red Bull at least until 2026. Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes, had shown interest in signing Verstappen but has expressed a desire to continue with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for now. Verstappen’s contract with Red Bull runs until 2028, but he could potentially leave for the 2027 F1 season. The Dutchman criticized those who are trying to create drama around his future in F1, emphasizing that he is focusing on discussions with Red Bull for the upcoming seasons. Verstappen clarified that his personal connections, like being spotted with Toto Wolff in Sardinia, do not necessarily indicate professional discussions about changing teams.
