Max Verstappen is “more likely to stay” at Red Bull for the 2026 F1 season, it has been claimed. Veteran BBC F1 journalist Andrew Benson has suggested that Verstappen will likely remain at Red Bull for next year but warned, “that could change.”

An update has been issued over the future of reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen and his looming contract decision. The Dutchman is currently contracted with Red Bull until the end of the 2028 season, but with talks of an exit clause in his current deal, a potential switch to Mercedes has remained the hot topic of debate among the paddock.

A respected BBC journalist has delivered a significant update on Max Verstappen amid growing speculation linking him to Mercedes. Verstappen, 27, who has won the last four world championships has cut a frustrated figure this year at Red Bull.