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,

Max Verstappen ’s F1 future has been seemingly confirmed after the details of his Red Bull exit clause were revealed. Major changes have taken place at Red Bull in 2025, with team principal Christian Horner sacked and replaced by Laurent Mekies in between Silverstone and Spa.