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The future of Max Verstappen has been talked about a lot in recent months, but Red Bull boss Oliver Mintzlaff has a clear plan for the Dutchman.
Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff is confident that Max Verstappen will not leave the team for another F1 team before retiring. Verstappen’s future with Red Bull was uncertain during the first half of the 2025 season when the team was struggling. Rumors linked him to Mercedes due to performance issues, but he reaffirmed his commitment to Red Bull for 2026. Mintzlaff emphasized Verstappen’s confidence in Red Bull’s performance improvement this year. Despite having a contract until 2028, Verstappen may leave early if unsatisfied with the new F1 technical regulations. Mintzlaff believes that as long as Red Bull continues to develop a competitive car and engine, Verstappen will remain loyal to the team and end his career with them.
