Turmoil at Red Bull: Max Verstappen Mulls Shock Exit Amidst RB20 Fiasco

New troubles for Red Bull as rumors surface of Max Verstappen considering departure

Is Max Verstappen contemplating leaving Red Bull due to issues with the RB20?

Max Verstappen is reportedly considering departing from Red Bull and might even take a sabbatical from Formula 1, given his limited choices, according to recent claims.

Red Bull is facing intensifying challenges, and F1 star Verstappen hasn't secured a victory in the last six grand prix races.

Lando Norris has narrowed the gap in the drivers' standings to just 62 points behind him, and he referred to his RB20 as "a monster" during last weekend's race in Monza.

His discomfort at race events is clear and evident, and now, Red Bull is shaken by news that their leading driver desires an exit.

"The Verstappen family has reached a consensus: Max is not expected to see his contract through to 2028," reported the German-Swiss publication Blick.

"Verstappen is eager to depart immediately – but to what destination?"

In 2025, Verstappen is set to stay put, as nearly all racing slots have been filled following Mercedes' decision to bet on Kimi Antonelli as Lewis Hamilton's successor.

However, Toto Wolff has consistently been open about his respect for Verstappen.

By 2026, when the updated Formula 1 rules are implemented, there's buzz among the teams that Mercedes might unveil an enviable engine.

This could represent an additional challenge for Red Bull's progress and may raise fresh uncertainties about Verstappen's career prospects.

Nonetheless, Mercedes' belief in Antonelli as a teammate for George Russell appears to be a strategy for the long haul.

The article suggests that Verstappen might be considering a sabbatical.

Taking a break from Formula 1 for a year would be an extraordinary decision for the racer who has been in command since early 2022.

Fernando Alonso is one of the racers who took a break and made a comeback, though he hasn't managed to secure a championship victory since returning.

Verstappen often discusses the possibility of ending his career sooner than drivers like Hamilton or Alonso.

At present, he is 26 years old and, even though he's upset about the end of the RB20, he still holds a lead of 62 points in the F1 rankings.

The issue stems from the turmoil inside Red Bull, involving Christian Horner, Jos Verstappen (Max's father), and Helmut Marko, leading to a sense of unpredictability.

According to the same document, the departures of Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley are significant factors in Verstappen reevaluating his tenure with Red Bull.

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