News Details
Verstappen future clouds Ford debut as Merc links intensify
Jan.19 Max Verstappen's long-term future is again under scrutiny just days before the first group test of the 2026 cars, with fresh reports suggesting his Red Bull contract could open the door to a departure as early as 2027. According to Sport Bild, a performance clause negotiated by the now-departed Dr Helmut Marko would allow Verstappen to leave if he is not either P1 or P2 in the championship by mid-season in Red Bull's first year with Ford power. The report has further fuelled speculation about a potential move to Mercedes, which many in the paddock expect to start the new engine era strongly. The Mercedes connection has been reinforced off track. Verstappen has made no secret of his...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4d ago from OneStopStrategy.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ford chief makes Red Bull F1 vow amid Max Verstappen...
Ford Racing's Global Director Mark Rushbrook has vowed its future in F1...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Max Verstappen delivers telling Red Bull forecast for...
Max Verstappen has delivered a telling forecast for the first F1...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Max Verstappen issues firm ‘ruling out' of Red...
Max Verstappen has issued a firm statement "ruling out" any...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Verstappen gives big thumbs up to Red Bull change:...
©RedBull Michael Delaney
16/01/2026 at 11:0616/01/2026 at 11:54 40 SHARES...
1w ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why Aprilia boss is "disappointed" about not...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Francesco Bagnaia seems closer to leaving Ducati...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin likely to miss Sepang MotoGP test after...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Trackhouse Aprilia launches two liveries ahead of 2026...
Trackhouse Aprilia satellite team has launched its two new liveries in...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar penalizes Abel Motorsports for rig testing
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Palou responds to McLaren court ruling
Alex Palou has been ordered to pay McLaren Racing over $12 million...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
McLaren wins contract breach suit against Alex Palou
McLaren has prevailed in its lawsuit against star IndyCar driver Alex...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Palou ordered to pay $12 million to McLaren in...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg moves clear of the...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Solberg sensational in the snow (and slush, and rain)
Oliver Solberg and Elliot Edmondson, making their debut as full-time...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FIA offers update on new WRC commercial rights holder...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg continues domination...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Mikel Arteta tells these Arsenal players 'they have to...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has explained that his bigger squad this...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal and Man United exploring move for...
Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly exploring a potential move...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta addresses 'best in the...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dismissed suggestions from Pep Guardiola...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Carrick's Man Utd aiming to 'prove' themselves as...
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is relishing the opportunity...
1h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
Adrian Newey 'furious' about latest FIA ruling
F1 design legend Adrian Newey has reportedly been... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Ferrari to 'raid McLaren' after Lewis Hamilton switch
Lewis Hamilton will have a new race engineer in... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
Verstappen explains why he is enthusiastic for the team’s...
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen... Read More »
1h ago from F1Technical.net
