Has Max Verstappen left Red Bull?
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Max Verstappen has confirmed he will remain at Red Bull next year, saying it is time to stop all the rumours about his future. Max Verstappen is set to stay at Red Bull in 2026 after moving clear of a potential exit clause in his contract at the Belgian Grand Prix.Max Verstappen has confirmed he will stay at Red Bull . Max Verstappen has confirmed he will remain with Red Bull for the 2026 Formula One season, ending speculation over his future with the team for the time being.Red Bull have chosen Liam Lawson to replace Sergio Perez and become four-time world champion Max Verstappen’s team mate in 2025.Max Verstappen’s contract with Red Bull extends through 2028 but includes a performance-based escape clause that permitted him to exit early if he ranked outside the top three in the drivers’ championship by the summer break each year.Max Verstappen’s contract with Red Bull extends through 2028 but includes a performance-based escape clause that permitted him to exit early if he ranked outside the top three in the drivers’ championship by the summer break each year.
Who was fired from Red Bull F1?
McLaren Racing chief executive officer Zak Brown says he was not surprised Christian Horner was sacked as team boss of Red Bull. Horner was dismissed as team principal and CEO of Red Bull on 9 July, three days after their driver Max Verstappen finished fifth in the British Grand Prix. Horner, a former driver whose racing career stalled one level below F1, was the youngest team boss in F1 at 32 when he took charge of Red Bull in 2005. Horner, a former driver whose racing career stalled o.Led by Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner CBE, Oracle Red Bull Racing’s new lineup for the F1 2025 season features Max Verstappen alongside rising star Liam Lawson.
Who owns Red Bull F1?
The energy drinks company Red Bull owns Red Bull Racing. Austrian billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz, who died in 2022, and the late Thai businessman Chaleo Yoovidhya co-founded Red Bull in 1984. The brand was launched three years later. Mateschitz ran day-to-day operations as the president of the conglomerate. Both men owned 49% of the Red Bull company, and Chaleo’s son, Chalerm, received the remaining 2% ensuring majority control by the Yoovidhya family. In 2012, Chaleo passed away, leaving his son Chalerm with a 51% stake in the company.
Who did Verstappen replace at Red Bull?
Despite retaining his seat at Red Bull for 2016 and achieving another podium finish in China, Kvyat was replaced by Max Verstappen following a controversial collision with Sebastian Vettel at the Russian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen has confirmed that he will remain with Red Bull for the 2026 season ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, after months of speculation that he could join Mercedes.Max Verstappen is set to stay at Red Bull in 2026 after moving clear of a potential exit clause in his contract at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Why is Verstappen leaving Red Bull?
ESPN reported on Monday that an exit clause in Verstappen’s Red Bull contract would have allowed him to leave the team at year’s end if he were fourth or lower in the championship standings as of the Hungarian Grand Prix, which takes place this Sunday. Max Verstappen has confirmed he will remain with Red Bull for the 2026 Formula One season, ending speculation over his future with the team for the time being.Max Verstappen is set to stay at Red Bull in 2026 after moving clear of a potential exit clause in his contract at the Belgian Grand Prix.Sky Sports News understands Verstappen has not indicated he wants to leave Red Bull early, nor has there been an official approach from Mercedes for the reigning F1 world champion.