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News›Dutch Grand Prix 2026

Verstappen cools exit talk as Red Bull form improves

grandprix.comFri 24 Jul · 15:53 UTCupdated Tue 18 Aug · 17:10 UTCHave your say
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Max Verstappen has addressed ongoing speculation about his future with Red Bull, emphasizing that there are no current plans for him to leave the team. He expressed satisfaction with his current situation and described Red Bull as a second family, while also acknowledging the challenges they face with the RB22 car. Despite some recent successes, he noted the need for consistent performance improvements as they continue to learn about the car's capabilities.

Verstappen also commented on the current regulations in Formula 1, stating that while he finds them frustrating, he enjoys racing and is not considering retirement at this stage. He believes that his criticisms are becoming more widely understood and that the team's performance is on an upward trend. Additionally, Red Bull is set to reintroduce a problematic rear wing at the upcoming Hungarian GP, with hopes that previous issues have been resolved.

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Verstappen cools exit talk as Red Bull form improvesMax Verstappen has struck a noticeably calmer tone about his future as Red Bull begins the Hungarian GP weekend with signs of progress both on and off the track.grandprix.comFri 24 Jul · 15:53 UTCRead →
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