Max Verstappen Addresses Red Bull Future After Key Director Exits
Max Verstappen Addresses Red Bull Future After Key Director Exits
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Jun 7, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (NED) races during FP1 practice session of the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 7, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (NED) races during FP1 practice session of the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports / David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports
Max Verstappen has pledged his loyalty to Red Bull while discussing his outlook for the future. He addressed concerns that the 2026 car might be slower in some sections but prefers to wait and assess the situation once the new era of regulations begins in two years.
Verstappen’s last two years in Formula 1 could be termed the best considering his racing prowess, combined with the fastest car on the F1 grid that earned him complete dominance in the sport. It is also courtesy of Red Bull’s chief technical officer, Adrian Newey, who is the mastermind behind designing championship-winning cars for the team in the present ground effect era.
Starting next year, changes may be on the horizon for Red Bull. With Newey’s departure and the increasing competition at the front, the dynamics are shifting. Currently, Red Bull, Mercedes, McLaren, and Ferrari are tightly competing for the lead on every race weekend. So far, Red Bull has secured 7 wins out of 14 races this season, a notable decrease compared to last year’s dominance with 21 wins out of 22 races.
In 2026, the grid will reset owing to the inception of a new era of regulations where F1 cars will be powered by an equal ratio of electric power and internal combustion. Just as Red Bull’s dominance in the current era could not be predicted before 2022, similarly, Verstappen chooses to opt for a middle ground when asked about the prospects for 2026 and beyond. Speaking to Formula.hu, as quoted by PlanetF1.com, the three-time world champion said.
