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F1 Champion Verstappen Says He's Staying with Red Bull Team for 2026
BELGIAN GRAND PRIX, FORMULA ONE SEASON CONTEXT, JUL 31 – Max Verstappen remains with Red Bull for 2026 after securing a top-three spot in the 2025 Drivers' Championship, nullifying his contract's exit clause, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko confirmed.
- Helmut Marko confirmed on July 28, 2025, that four-time world champion Max Verstappen will stay with Red Bull Racing in 2026.
- This confirmation followed speculation fueled by a contract exit clause allowing Verstappen to leave if he ranked fourth or lower after the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- Verstappen currently holds third place in the championship, 28 points clear of George Russell, making the exit clause inapplicable ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- Mercedes, led by Toto Wolff, has shown interest in Verstappen but focuses on renewing contracts for George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli, whose deals expire at the end of 2025.
- Verstappen’s decision secures Red Bull’s driver lineup for 2026 and influences Mercedes’ contract strategy amid engine regulation changes and team restructuring.
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