Marco: I can confirm – Verstappen is staying.

      Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko has closed the question of Max Verstappen's potential departure from the team. Max Verstappen's contract with Red Bull Racing is effective until the end of 2028. We previously reported that the early termination condition was not met, as the driver will retain third place in the standings by the start of the summer break, and he was allowed to leave if he finished fourth or lower. In an interview with German Sport.de, Marko stated: "Yes, I can confirm that Max Verstappen will race for Red Bull in 2026."