Max Verstappen and Christian Horner have repeatedly said they have no intention of ending their contracts early. However, there is ongoing discussion in the paddock about the possibility that Max will leave Red Bull Racing at the end of 2024.
Former Alpine team boss Otmar Szafnauer advises Verstappen not to change teams next season, but to think about the prospects in 2026.
“I don’t have exact information, so I can only guess, but if I were Christian Horner I would try to keep Max in the team,” Racingnews365 quotes Szafnauer. “He is a great racer and we are fortunate to see him race.” If I were Max, I would stay with Red Bull as long as they continue to perform at their current level.
In 2025, only Adrian Newey will leave, while everyone else will stay. The team will still have a Honda power unit and a good chassis. The regulations will not change either. What’s the point of leaving?
There will be massive changes in 2026, and no one knows who will have the advantage. The power plant will also change, so you have to guess which team is the best option to continue your career. But in 2025 I would stay in Max’s place.”
Source: F1 News
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