F1 commentator Martin Brundle is now “certain” that Max Verstappen will drive for Red Bull in 2026. Verstappen’s F1 future has continued to be a hot topic over the last 12 months. Mercedes considered approaching Verstappen as a possible Lewis Hamilton for this year. However, with Verstappen winning his fourth title at Red Bull, he stayed put.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has repeatedly hinted at a move for Verstappen, who is contracted to Red Bull until 2028 but has clauses allowing for the early termination of his deal

Laurent Mekies takes charge of Red Bull as its new team principal for a first F1 weekend since Christian Horner’s sacking. Max Verstappen has already held “multiple” talks with the Frenchman during “intense weeks”,