After all the noise of a move to Mercedes, Max Verstappen will remain a Red Bull driver for F1 2026, at least according to Helmut Marko. Red Bull’s senior advisor Marko says he can “confirm” that Verstappen will continue to race for the team next season, as sweeping regulation changes come into force.

Verstappen has reportedly failed to trigger an exit clause in his contract, and Helmut Marko is telling the press that the star driver is staying put.

Red Bull Racing team advisor Helmut Marko ruled out the exit of star driver Max Verstappen after the 2025 Formula One season.