Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said Max Verstappen intends to stay with the team for next year despite speculation about a move to Mercedes which would shake up Formula 1.
Verstappen has repeatedly declined to say he’s committed to Red Bull for 2026 following a suggestion last week from Mercedes’ George that his team spoke with Verstappen. Russell doesn’t have a contract for 2026.
The four-time world champion has a contract through 2028 at Red Bull but there have been indications that a performance-related clause could allow him to exit earlier. The exact details are not public.