Jos Verstappen, Max Verstappen’s father, hinted at the possibility of his son leaving the Red Bull Formula 1 team. Jos stated that they should consider the new regulations and look ahead to 2026. Although Max is currently on track to win his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship with Red Bull, rumors have surfaced about his future with the team. These rumors were fueled by tension caused by an investigation into Christian Horner, the head of the Red Bull team. While Horner was cleared of any wrongdoing, Jos Verstappen expressed concerns that his presence could harm the team. Toto Wolff, head of Mercedes, has shown interest in hiring Max Verstappen as a replacement for Lewis Hamilton, who is set to join Ferrari. Speculation is that discussions between the Verstappen camp and Mercedes will take place after the Miami Grand Prix. Jos Verstappen indicated that his son is open to considering other offers. However, he also emphasized the importance of staying calm and watching how the situation unfolds. The spotlight will be on Verstappen’s future in the coming weeks, especially with the news that design legend Adrian Newey may leave Red Bull. Newey, who played a crucial role in Verstappen and the team’s success, has a contract with Red Bull, but Jos Verstappen did not provide further information on the matter. He acknowledged Newey’s contributions and praised his talent.
