Max Verstappen has confirmed he will remain with Red Bull for the 2026 Formula One season, ending speculation over his future with the team for the time being.

Verstappen has reportedly failed to trigger an exit clause in his contract, and Helmut Marko is telling the press that the star driver is staying put.

Verstappen himself has had little to say about the situation, though it has also been rumored that he’s been unhappy as far back as last year, when the now-fired Horner was accused of inappropriate behavior by a Red Bull employee. With Horner now gone, though, perhaps Verstappen is feeling better about continuing.