The top Red Bull driver who is fighting for a fifth straight F1 world championship now knows where he will be driving in the future.

Max Verstappen will continue racing for Red Bull during the 2026 Formula One season following the expiration of a performance-related exit clause in his contract. The four-time world champion's secure third position in the current drivers' standings has made it impossible for him to fall outside the top three before the summer break,

If Max Verstappen was hoping to leave Red Bull for Mercedes in 2026, he’ll be disappointed as that option is no longer on the table. The future of the four-time Formula 1 champion has been up in the air for some time,