Red Bull Racing team advisor Helmut Marko ruled out the exit of star driver Max Verstappen after the 2025 Formula One season.

Regardless, Verstappen hinted at Spa that he is likely to stay at Red Bull for 2026, despite the team’s underperformance this season. As a result, George Russell looks set to stay at Mercedes for at least the 2026 season, with talks expected to get underway shortly.

Peace has returned to Red Bull Racing since Laurent Mekies took over from Christian Horner. According to Ralf Schumacher, this is exactly what Max Verstappen needed to make a decision about his future with the Austrian F1 team.