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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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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.

Why it matters: Verstappen is one of the sport's marquee names, and any move would reshape the driver market and the championship balance across multiple teams. The chatter continues a storyline that has been building, with Verstappen's Red Bull future already in focus heading into the British Grand Prix. A departure from Red Bull would mark one of the biggest shifts of the era.

By the numbers: At the most recent round, the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, Verstappen finished P2 behind race winner George Russell, with Kimi Antonelli completing the podium.

What to watch: Attention turns to the British Grand Prix weekend, where any fresh comments from Verstappen or Red Bull on his plans will be closely watched.

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