Max Verstappen has confirmed he intends to honor his Red Bull contract through 2028, even as longtime advisor Helmut Marko steps down after 20 years with the team.
In a candid new interview, Sergio Pérez has pulled back the curtain on the "toxic" environment at Red Bull Racing. The Mexican driver claims that from day one, he was told the team existed solely to support Max Verstappen, making any attempt to compete almost impossible.
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies has outlined the team's expectations for Isack Hadjar as the French driver transitions from Racing Bulls to partner Max Verstappen in 2026. The team views the promotion as a starting point for ongoing growth rather than a final destination, following Hadjar's recovery from a formation lap crash at his debut to secure a podium finish at Zandvoort.
Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have completed a helmet exchange during the 2025 season, with the four-time world champion writing "Thank you for being a great teammate and friend" on a helmet gifted to the Mexican driver. Perez shared the moment on social media as he prepares for his 2026 return with Cadillac alongside Valtteri Bottas following a year away from Formula 1 after his Red Bull exit.
Yuki Tsunoda has addressed Red Bull’s decision to move him into a test and reserve role for 2026. The change follows the team’s appointment of Isack Hadjar for next season and Arvid Lindblad’s promotion to Racing Bulls.
Max Verstappen finished sixth in sprint qualifying at Losail after severe bouncing and persistent understeer left the RB21 beyond his control. Yuki Tsunoda beat him for the first time in a qualifying format, adding pressure before the sprint.
Yuki Tsunoda heads into the Qatar Grand Prix with his future at Red Bull still uncertain, admitting he has “no plan B” and hinting that “most people probably know” where things stand. With Red Bull expected to finalise its 2026 line-up after the weekend, Qatar may be Tsunoda’s final chance to secure his seat.
Max Verstappen says he is “all in” for the final stretch of the 2025 season as he aims to overturn Lando Norris’s 24-point lead and claim a fifth straight F1 title. With 58 points remaining, the Red Bull driver is prepared for an “all-out battle” after a strong late-season comeback.
