Red Bull's Max Verstappen will not be able to trigger the performance clause in his contract with the team as he heads into the F1 summer break within the top three of the championship

Max Verstappen will continue racing for Red Bull during the 2026 Formula One season following the expiration of a performance-related exit clause in his contract. The four-time world champion's secure third position in the current drivers' standings has made it impossible for him to fall outside the top three before the summer break,

Max Verstappen will remain with Red Bull for the 2026 season, as his much-talked-about exit clause won’t be triggered this year.