What happened: Sky Sports F1 put the spotlight back on Max Verstappen's future, asking where the reigning-era star races next. The renewed speculation ties Verstappen to a continued Red Bull stay or a move to McLaren, framed as the strongest long-term project on the grid. No decision has been announced.
F1·July 1, 2026 04:03 PM ET
Verstappen's future in focus as Red Bull, McLaren speculation swirls
Questions mount over where Verstappen races next.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 11 min read
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