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Max Verstappen can't leave Red Bull for Mercedes

Helmut Marko reveals why Christian Horner was sacked from Red Bull — and how it’s linked to Max Verstappen
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko revealed Christian Horner's dismissal as team principal stemmed from the team's recent performance decline. Oliver Mintzlaff made the decision, communicated to Horner after the British Grand Prix,
Marko issues definitive update over Verstappen Red Bull F1 future
Red Bull F1 chief Helmut Marko has given a definitive verdict on Max Verstappen ’s future and confirmed where the four-time world champion will race in 2026.
Max Verstappen Set to Stay at Red Bull in 2026, Putting New Team Leadership on the Clock
Advisor Helmut Marko issued the strongest confirmation yet, leaving Red Bull’s top brass with a clear task going into next season.
Helmut Marko makes Max Verstappen future declaration for F1 2026
After all the noise of a move to Mercedes, Max Verstappen will remain a Red Bull driver for F1 2026, at least according to Helmut Marko.
Max Verstappen hits back at Helmut Marko's Red Bull claim
Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen has hit back in disagreement against a bold claim from Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko.
Max Verstappen Disagrees With Red Bull Advisor: 'Helmut is Not in the Car!'
Max Verstappen is not confident about winning the 2025 Drivers' Championship just yet, downplaying Helmut Marko's claims.
F1 News: Max Verstappen Will Drive For Red Bull In 2026, Assures Helmut Marko
The Dutchman led the drivers' championship standings for 63 consecutive grands prix between the Spanish Grand Prix in 2022 and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2024
Max Verstappen to Remain At Red Bull F1 Amid Mercedes Contract Rumors, Marko Says
Red Bull Racing team advisor Helmut Marko ruled out the exit of star driver Max Verstappen after the 2025 Formula One season.
Max Verstappen staying at Red Bull for 2026 - Helmut Marko
Red Bull Racing will have Formula 1 superstar Max Verstappen for at least another season, team adviser Helmut Marko said Monday.
Red Bull Makes Position Clear on Max Verstappen Contract
Red Bull Racing's senior advisor has made Red Bull's position clear on the four-time world champion Max Verstappen.
The key number set to keep Max Verstappen at Red Bull for 2026
With just one race to go before the summer break, this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, Verstappen can no longer finish below the top three. As such, an exit clause in Verstappen’s £50m-a-year contract – which he can activate if he is lower than third in the drivers’ standings by the summer break – cannot be triggered.

‘Not quite where it should be’: Red Bull heavyweight explains Horner sacking

In an interview with Sky Germany before last weekend’s Belgium Grand Prix, the first race since Horner’s dismissal, Marko ...

Red Bull Performance Primary Reason Behind Christian Horner Sacking, Says Advisor Helmut Marko

Horner was let go from his dual roles of team principal and chief executive after 20 years at Red Bull, winning six ...
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Red Bull power play: How Austria is tightening its grip on the F1 team

Red Bull’s Austrian headquarters is reasserting control over Formula 1 operations in Milton Keynes. Team principal Christian ...