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The last several weeks have seen rumours spark of Max Verstappen potentially heading towards an early Red Bull exit amid unrest within the team.
Max Verstappen has reaffirmed his commitment to see out his Red Bull contract until the end of the 2028 season, despite speculation about his potential early departure from the team. His father, Jos Verstappen, expressed concerns about Christian Horner’s leadership within the team. Toto Wolff from Mercedes has shown interest in signing Verstappen after Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, but Verstappen remains loyal to Red Bull.
Verstappen emphasized the importance of keeping key team members for optimal performance and expressed his happiness within the team structure. He reiterated his intention to stay until the end of his contract, highlighting the significance of being a part of one team for the entire period. Verstappen has stayed focused on his driving performance and highlighted a desire to avoid being distracted by external speculations and drama within the team.
