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Verstappen likely to stay with Red Bull if goals are met

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:01 AM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Verstappen likely to stay with Red Bull if goals are met

Summary

Max Verstappen appears set to continue with Red Bull Racing through at least 2027, contingent on the team's performance. Technical director Pierre Waché expressed aspirations for victories to boost team morale. Verstappen's recent fourth-place finish in free practice at Hungary shows potential challenges, as he lags behind the leading Ferraris and Lewis Hamilton. As Red Bull strives to break their winless streak this season, Verstappen has maintained an ambiguous stance on his future to motivate the team to enhance car development. The situation could evolve further this weekend or after the summer break.

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Latest Updates

•Verstappen is expected to remain with Red Bull in 2027.
•Red Bull aims for wins to persuade Verstappen to stay.
•Verstappen finished fourth in Hungary free practice, seven tenths off the pace.
•Waché indicated Red Bull is focused on improving car performance.
•Potential for a turnaround in fortunes during the season.

Latest Updates

5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Verstappen is set to remain with Red Bull, especially if this goal is achieved

What they're saying

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With each passing day, it seems more and more likely that Max Verstappen will ‘simply’ be driving for Red Bull Racing in 2027. GPblog hears in Hungary that if Red Bull manages to achieve the goal stated on Friday, then he won't need to quit the team.
— Yahoo Sports

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