Overview

• Max Verstappen told Sky he wants to finish his Formula 1 career with Red Bull, calling the team his preferred home.
• Manager Raymond Vermeulen told De Telegraaf that remaining for the long haul is conditional on the car being competitive enough to keep winning.
• Vermeulen said 2026 will be decisive because the rules reset could reshuffle the competitive order.
• Verstappen acknowledged Red Bull’s first in‑house power unit next year is a new risk but expressed confidence in the organization’s track record.
• His contract runs through 2028, and his camp — including father Jos — will assess options, with Mercedes having pursued him this year.