F1 News Today: Max Verstappen ‘causes Red Bull split’ as three drivers fight for seat

Verstappen in Barcelona — Photo: © IMAGO

F1 News Today

F1 News Today: Max Verstappen ‘causes Red Bull split’ as three drivers fight for seat

All the latest F1 news from around the world on Saturday, June 20

Kerry Violet F1 News Editor

F1 editor and journalist covering motorsport since 2024.

Saturday 20 June 2026 17:10

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Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen is rumoured to have caused a split in opinions within Red Bull's management regarding his contract exit clause.

The Dutchman's manager confirmed Verstappen does have terms in his contract that could see him leave Red Bull early under specific conditions, but German media are now reporting that there are disagreements over whether to buy out the clause to avoid a sudden exit or not.

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F1 star under pressure as THREE drivers fight for 2027 seat

F1 silly season is firmly upon us as three young drivers are said to all be vying to replace one of the F1 grid's most experienced racers.

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There are a number of big name driver contracts that are set to expire at the end of this year, with many stars of the grid yet to confirm their plans for 2027.

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F1 insider claims Max Verstappen exit clause now 'impossible' for Red Bull to block

F1 star Verstappen may be free to announce his departure from Red Bull in the coming weeks.

It isn't news that the 28-year-old is unhappy with his team's 2026 car, but a new report in foreign media has claimed it is no longer possible for him to meet the terms of his exit clause, supposedly leaving Red Bull to fight to retain him.

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F1 teams 'could push' to have Monaco Grand Prix results cancelled

A prominent F1 insider has suggested that some teams may push to make the results of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix null and void.

Alpine successfully managed to launch a right of review into the results of the race, which had seen Pierre Gasly have his podium taken off him due to late penalties being added for speeding in the pit lane.

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Fans blast Mercedes after blanking George Russell and praising Lewis Hamilton in Barcelona debrief

Mercedes F1 team have left George Russell fans fuming after failing to mention the British driver in a post debriefing the Barcelona Grand Prix.

Russell crossed the line in P2 last weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, and despite Kimi Antonelli retiring from the race, the Italian teenager still took priority over Russell in Mercedes' post-race review on social media.

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Fans of George Russell are fuming after Barcelona.

Aston Martin announce Lance Stroll replacement at Austrian Grand Prix

An official statement from Aston Martin F1 team has confirmed that Lance Stroll will be giving up his AMR26 at the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix.

At the Barcelona GP last time out, seven drivers stepped aside to hand their F1 machinery to rookie drivers for FP1, and Stroll will do the same at the Red Bull Ring next weekend to make way for another less experienced driver.

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Ferrari shares spike in €2.2bn boost after Lewis Hamilton triumph

Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton finally returned to winning ways at the Barcelona Grand Prix last weekend, landing his 106th grand prix win and his first for Ferrari.

And Hamilton’s debut victory with the Scuderia has not only sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 paddock, but it has also produced a major boost to the Italian giant’s share price.

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