Max Verstappen set to stay at Red Bull in 2026
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Max Verstappen, after months of speculation, has reportedly decided where his racing future lies and has come to a firm decision.
Amid Mercedes’ interest in Verstappen and Red Bull’s decline in performance, Horner’s abrupt axe was interpreted by some as an attempt to keep the champion at the team. However, Brundle confirmed the Verstappens' position on Horner, and whether they were behind his sacking.
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium -- Max Verstappen kicked off Red Bull's post-Christian Horner era with an impressive sprint race victory. Reigning world champion Verstappen passed Oscar Piastri on Lap 1 and then held off the Australian and his McLaren teammate Lando Norris to clinch the victory.
Max Verstappen caught Oscar Piastri on the opening lap and took the win in the F1 Sprint at the Belgian Grand Prix
Mercedes is yet to name its 2026 F1 drivers. With interest from Red Bull's Max Verstappen, Luke Smith argues he should join George Russell
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Today's F1 news round-up sees a hijacked Jos Verstappen interview, a Lewis Hamilton staff change, and much more!
Kimi Antonelli has revealed what Lewis Hamilton told him away from the cameras during the Belgian Grand Prix as rumours continue around Max Verstappen's potential move to Mercedes. It was a difficult weekend for Antonelli at the Belgian GP, as he finished 16th in both Saturday's sprint race and Sunday's grand prix.
The 2025 Belgian Grand Prix has had a huge impact on Max Verstappen 's title chances as a FIA ruling hit F1 champion Lewis Hamilton hard at Spa. Sunday's race in Belgium may not have been a thriller, with Oscar Piastri only needing one overtake to speed off ahead of Lando Norris, but for others further down the grid it has had huge consequences.