The reigning four-time Formula 1 champion said Thursday at the Hungaroring that he would not be leaving Red Bull Racing after the 2025 season. Verstappen’s future has been the subject of intense speculation as the team’s performance has dropped off since the second half of the 2024 season.

The four-times Formula 1 world champion has ended speculation about a move to Mercedes by confirming for the first time that he will race on with Red Bull.

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen says he is staying with the Red Bull team next year, ending months of speculation over his future. "I’m discussing with the team already the plans — the things that we want to change for next year,