‘We’re looking to the future’
Max Verstappen has addressed speculation regarding his future at Red Bull, emphasizing his focus on resolving the team's current performance issues. Despite recent struggles and rumors of a move to McLaren, he remains committed to collaborating with the team to improve car reliability.
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‘We’re looking to the future’ – Verstappen reflects on the possibility of staying at Red Bull Max Verstappen has given his thoughts on the recent speculation that he may not fulfil his current contract with Red Bull.
Max Verstappen has shared the processes that he is working on with Red Bull to improve their performance for this and future seasons, but refused to confirm whether he has reached a decision about remaining with the team.
The Dutchman has raced for the Milton Keynes-based outfit for 10 years, securing four titles between 2021 and 2024, but their dominance has since faltered and they have struggled to deliver a consistent challenger under the new regulations.
Reliability issues and unexpected crashes – including two influenced by the rear wing in Austria and Great Britain – have left Red Bull behind the frontrunners, causing speculation about Verstappen fulfilling his contract that extends to 2028.
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