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

Max Verstappen, four-time world champion, has confirmed his stay with Red Bull for the 2026 Formula 1 season, quelling rumors of a potential Mercedes move.

Max Verstappen has ended any lingering speculation over his future with Red Bull Racing by confirming that he will stay at the team into 2026. Verstappen holds a Red Bull contract through 2028 but the team’s drop in performance, and the potential of a break clause, led to speculation that he could seek a move elsewhere.