Motor racing-Horner says Verstappen will be at Red Bull in 2026


Formula One F1 - Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 17, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen arrives before a press conference REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

JEDDAH (Reuters) -Max Verstappen will be racing for Red Bull next season and there is no crisis at the Formula One team, principal Christian Horner said on Friday as speculation swirled about the champion's future.

Rumours have swept the sport after Red Bull's motorsport consultant Helmut Marko expressed concern last weekend that the Dutch driver could trigger exit clauses and leave -- with Mercedes and Aston Martin the main candidates.

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