F1 News: Max Verstappen tipped for Red Bull EXIT in shocking claim

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Verstappen tipped for Red Bull EXIT in shocking claim

The Dutchman has been linked with a Mercedes move

Sam Cook Digital Journalist

Sports Journalist who has been covering motorsport since 2023

Tuesday 19 March 2024 20:57 Updated: 23:08

A Formula 1 journalist has suggested that Max Verstappen is unlikely to see his full contract out at Red Bull.

The supreme Dutchman is currently contracted with the world champions until 2028, but there has been much speculation surrounding his short-term future with the team, in part down to the ongoing saga surrounding Red Bull boss Christian Horner.

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Verstappen recently gave his team an ultimatum, when Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko's future was up in the air, suggesting he would not stick around if Marko was given the boot.

The three-time world champion is currently enjoying an extended period of dominance in F1, having won three consecutive championships and 19 of the last 20 races, with Red Bull consistently providing him with phenomenal machinery.

Max Verstappen has been linked with a Mercedes move

Max Verstappen's future is in doubt along with friend Helmut Marko

Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt

Now, journalist Fred Ferret has suggested that there is a distinct 'possibility' that Verstappen will ditch the team with whom he has broken so many F1 records.

Verstappen's team-mate Sergio Perez's future is also in doubt with the world champions, with the Mexican's contract due to expire at the end of this current season.

“I have to say that you have to put Max in the equation. He may have to leave at one point,” Ferret told the F1 Nation podcast.

“If he leaves Red Bull then the things are very different, and then I would say that Checo [Perez]’s seat is kind of saved because you need someone to have the legacy of the driving from the old cars.

“So this is something that you must add on your mind for ’25 and the years later.”

When asked if he believes Verstappen will be a Red Bull driver next season, Ferret explained: “I’m not that sure. Maybe Max, because of Jos, because of Helmut, because of everything, will have to leave. I would say that it’s a possibility.”

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