Mercedes had hoped to lure Max Verstappen away from Red Bull but now looks set to extend the contracts of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for the 2026 season and beyond

Just as the rumor mill settled down about Max Verstappen's potential move to Mercedes, his 2026 exit clause has now been revealed.

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen says he is staying with the Red Bull team next year, ending months of speculation over his future. "I’m discussing with the team already the plans — the things that we want to change for next year,