Max Verstappen stays with Red Bull

Deal settled ahead of Baku weekend

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 9h1 min read

What happened: Max Verstappen agreed to remain with Red Bull in Formula 1. The outcome was settled ahead of the Baku weekend, closing off future-team talk.

Why it matters: Retaining Verstappen locks in Red Bull's lead driver and ends weeks of movement speculation. It brings stability after a pole-to-win run in Singapore.

By the numbers: Singapore: Verstappen converted pole to victory ahead of Leclerc and Antonelli, with Norris fourth and Piastri fifth.

What to watch: Malaysia looms next on the calendar.

Sources

ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2026-10-12T21:14:58.833272+00:00

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