Max Verstappen's future fuels speculation as Alonso considers retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:02 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Max Verstappen's future with Red Bull remains uncertain as he currently ranks sixth in the drivers' standings, 110 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli. The four-time champion has a £50m-a-year contract until 2028 but is linked to potential moves to Mercedes or McLaren if he doesn't maintain a top two position in the championship by summer's end. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso may be contemplating retirement due to Aston Martin's struggles this season. Carlos Sainz is also reportedly dissatisfied with Williams and exploring options for a potential move back to Alpine.
- •Verstappen is sixth in the drivers' standings, 110 points behind Antonelli.
- •He remains contracted with Red Bull until 2028 but may seek a move.
- •Alonso hints at retirement after a challenging season with Aston Martin.
- •Sainz is dissatisfied with Williams and considering a return to Alpine.
- 6:02 AMYahoo Sports — Will Max Verstappen leave Red Bull? Could Fernando Alonso retire? F1’s biggest ‘silly season’ rumours
"Four-time F1 world champion Verstappen is being heavily linked with a big-money move to Mercedes or McLaren
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