Red Bull Racing's senior advisor has made Red Bull's position clear on the four-time world champion Max Verstappen.

Speculation of Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull will go back on hold for another year. Chatter has persisted about the four-time Formula One champion leaving Red Bull amid interest from Mercedes. Although Verstappen is under contract through 2028,

Max Verstappen will head into the F1 summer break within the top three of the championship, meaning the performance clause in his Red Bull contract will not be triggered for 2026