Verstappen's manager: Max to stay at Red Bull until 2028

Max Verstappen will remain with Red Bull until the end of his contract in 2028, according to his manager, Raymond Vermeulen. Vermeulen stated that while a clause for early contract termination exists, it has not been and will not be exercised. This statement aims to quell speculation linking the four-time world champion to potential moves to McLaren or Mercedes.

Verstappen, who has achieved 71 career victories, has been world champion in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Despite the contract confirmation, Verstappen currently sits seventh in the overall World Championship standings with 76 points. The championship is led by Kimi Antonelli with 179 points, followed by George Russell (154), Lewis Hamilton (147), and Charles Leclerc (108).

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Much has been published, and the only truth is that Max wants to honor the contract valid until 2028 to the end.

In the constructors' standings, Red Bull is in fourth place with 128 points. Mercedes leads with 333 points, followed by Ferrari (255) and McLaren (179).

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There is a clause in his contract that can be activated, which allows for early termination of the contract. We have not used it before, and we will not in the future.