Max Verstappen seems set to stay with Red Bull for F1 2026. He gave major thought to leaving, but staying put for now makes the most sense

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen says he is staying with the Red Bull team next year, ending months of speculation over his future.

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen has at long last put an end to speculation over his Red Bull future. The Dutchman - whose contract is up in 2028 - has been strongly linked with a move to Mercedes in recent months, with the story dominating much of the discussion on race weekends.