Christian Horner Confirms Max Verstappen's Future with Red Bull Amid Speculation
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Christian Horner, the principal of Red Bull Racing, has firmly stated that Max Verstappen will continue to race for the team in the 2026 season, dispelling rumors about the champion's potential departure. Amidst ongoing speculation fueled by comments from Red Bull's motorsport consultant Helmut Marko and reports linking Verstappen to Mercedes and Aston Martin, Horner emphasized Verstappen's commitment to Red Bull and the team's focus on improving car performance. Despite the noise, Horner dismissed any notions of a crisis within the team, highlighting ongoing efforts to address the car's issues.
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Christian Horner confirmed that Max Verstappen will race for Red Bull in 2026, emphasizing the driver's commitment to the team.
Speculation about Verstappen's future was fueled by Helmut Marko's concerns and reports of potential offers from Mercedes and Aston Martin.
Horner dismissed rumors of a 'crisis meeting' at Red Bull, stating the team is focused on improving the car's performance.
Aston Martin has been linked to Verstappen with a reported offer, backed by Saudi funding, and has ties with Adrian Newey and Honda.
Mercedes has been mentioned as a potential destination for Verstappen, with McLaren's Zak Brown expecting a move, while James Vowles from Williams doubts it.
Red Bull is working on introducing upgrades to address the car's shortcomings, despite recent performance issues.
