Max Verstappen has confirmed he will remain with Red Bull for the 2026 Formula One season, ending speculation over his future with the team for the time being.

Red Bull Racing senior advisor Helmut Marko has accused Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff of fueling rumors about Max Verstappen 's switch to Mercedes, especially about the exit clause in the Dutch driver's contract.

Max Verstappen has confirmed that he will drive for Red Bull in 2026, ending speculation linking him with Mercedes. Over the past year, Verstappen has been heavily linked with a sensational switch to Mercedes. Toto Wolff explored the option of bringing Verstappen to Mercedes as a possible Lewis Hamilton replacement for 2025.