Overview
- Oliver Mintzlaff declared he has no doubt Max Verstappen will end his Formula 1 career with Red Bull and said he is not worried about any performance clause in the driver’s deal.
- Verstappen is contracted to Red Bull until 2028, with reports indicating the agreement includes a release clause.
- Mintzlaff explained Christian Horner’s midseason removal as a response to poor results, with Laurent Mekies stepping in and the team rallying as Verstappen fell just two points short of the title.
- The CEO praised Horner’s past achievements but said Red Bull could not rely on history when results dipped.
- He rejected Helmut Marko’s post-departure criticism of Horner and highlighted the 2026 in-house Ford-linked power unit project as evidence of long-term commitment.