Overview
- German outlet Bild, cited by GPFans, reports Verstappen could leave at the end of 2027 if he is not leading the championship, a claim not confirmed by Red Bull.
- Speaking to Blick, Verstappen said he intends to fulfill his contract through 2028 and is ruling out a team switch at this point.
- Speculation over his future persists as attention turns to how competitive Red Bull will be under the 2026 technical regulations.
- Red Bull’s 2025 turbulence included the departures of Christian Horner, Adrian Newey and Helmut Marko, with Verstappen noting he will miss Marko in 2026.
- Separate reports from F1-Insider suggest Red Bull, Ferrari and Alpine may struggle to field fully race‑ready 2026 cars for early testing, though no evidence or official comments support this.