Max Verstappen has dropped a bombshell about his Formula 1 career, declaring that his next decision—whether to stay with Red Bull or jump to a rival team—will be his final one in the sport. With his contract extending until 2028,

Red Bull star Max Verstappen has dropped a huge clue on what the future could hold for him in Formula 1, amid talk that he could leave either his current team or the sport. The Dutchman has enjoyed huge dominance in F1 in recent years, winning three consecutive world championships from 2021 to 2023.

The F1 world title battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris will resume in just over a week at Circuit of the Americas. Drivers up and down the grid should be ready and refreshed for the fight after taking almost a month off.

Max Verstappen believes the worst of Red Bull ’s form is behind them as he looks to close out his fourth-straight F1 world title. Verstappen won seven of the first 10 races this year but is now winless in eight rounds, dating back to Barcelona in June.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said he had "no illusions" that Red Bull and Ford will face anything but a big challenge for 2026.

Max Verstappen has a Red Bull Racing contract until the end of the 2028 season but has voiced his dissatisfaction with some aspects of F1 and hinted he could walk away early