Though Max Verstappen has quashed rumours that he could be set to leave Red Bull Racing at the conclusion of the F1 2025 season, new Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies has weighed in on just how important the driver is to the team.

Mekies states that Verstappen is and “has always been… central to the team,” and that his ongoing experience will be “essential” to helping the team succeed in the future.

Laurent Mekies clarifies Max Verstappen future stance

The Formula 1 rumour mill saw its momentum arrested during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend when Max Verstappen reaffirmed his commitment to Red Bull Racing.

The team from Milton Keynes has been struggling throughout the F1 2025 season. Beginning in 2024, it was clear that McLaren was capable of producing a championship-worth

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