'There's A Chance I Won't Drive At All...': Max Verstappen Addresses Horner's Exit, Mercedes Rumours
- Max Verstappen stated that Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull will not affect his future with the team, as he sees them as a second family and is focused on performance.
- Verstappen confirmed he has a contract with Red Bull until 2028, which includes release clauses, and hopes to complete his career there.
- He expressed excitement about working with new team principal Laurent Mekies and emphasized the need for team unity moving forward.
- Verstappen highlighted the importance of family time, stating, 'I feel like I’m already missing out so much on just being with my family.
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Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies makes Max Verstappen admission amid Mercedes switch threat - The Mirror
Max Verstappen has been even more heavily linked with a move from Red Bull to F1 rivals Mercedes since long-serving team boss Christian Horner was replaced by Laurent Mekies


Before the Belgian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen spoke for the first time about the kick-out of team leader Christian Horner. What the Formula 1 star says about it.
Which team will Max Verstappen drive for the next season? For months, speculation has been taking place. The once more annoying Formula 1 world champion avoids clear statements - but comments on the result of his long-time boss Christian Horner.
Motor racing-Verstappen says Horner exit will not influence own F1 future
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) -Formula One champion Max Verstappen said Christian Horner's sacking as Red Bull boss would make no difference to decisions about his own future and the team still felt like a second family. Read full story
Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen reacted cynically to the never-ending change speculations. "There is also the possibility that I won't wake up tomorrow. Then I don't drive anymore," replied the Dutchman at a media event before the Grand Prix of Belgium to the question whether he could leave Red Bull at the end of the year. Because: "Life is unpredictable," but he was "generally very happy" at Red Bull, Verstappen said. "It's still the go…
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