Red Bull’s Marko Evades Questions on Verstappen’s 2026 Future Amid Team’s Struggles and Mercedes Rumors

Helmut Marko dismisses inquiry regarding Max Verstappen's prospects in 2026

Red Bull faced with questions over Max Verstappen's extended future prospects

Helmut Marko declined to speculate about Max Verstappen's team affiliation for the 2026 racing season.

Red Bull is navigating a rare dip in form following a tumultuous season.

Despite leading in both the drivers' and constructors' standings, their hold on the positions is weakening.

The uncertainty surrounding star driver Verstappen's future presents another challenging diversion for the team that used to dominate the sport.

Marko from Red Bull was questioned, "Have you determined which team Max will compete for in 2025 and 2026?"

He told OE24, "He's set to join Red Bull Racing next year."

A subsequent inquiry: "What about the year 2026?"

Marko expressed, "Well… It seems quite distant. At this moment, our complete attention is dedicated to the 2024 championship."

Verstappen has secured a profitable contract with Red Bull that extends through 2028.

Yet, whispers regarding his future have persisted throughout the year.

The uproar involving Christian Horner earlier in the year also embroiled Marko, momentarily jeopardizing Verstappen's career prospects.

Toto Wolff, the team leader of Mercedes, has frequently expressed his high regard for Verstappen.

Horner has felt compelled to send a clear message to Wolff: keep away.

Mercedes is expected to become a popular choice for drivers in 2026, coinciding with the introduction of the new Formula 1 rules.

It's anticipated that they will have an engine that might turn out to be the most coveted across the entire F1 lineup.

Nevertheless, Mercedes has announced Kimi Antonelli to be the successor of Lewis Hamilton, joining George Russell.

Wolff emphasized that Antonelli and Russell are the duo they plan to focus on for the foreseeable future.

Nonetheless, whispers surrounding Verstappen are expected to continue until there's a significant enhancement in Red Bull's on-track performance.

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