Verstappen knows what he doesn't want in 2026: 'This scenario is out of the question'

20:39, 04 Jul

byKimberley Hoefnagel

Max Verstappen has gone into more detail about his future with Red Bull and in Formula 1 in general during an interview with the British media. Taking a sabbatical was never an option, he confirmed.

There has been a lot of talk recently about Verstappen's future with the Red Bull team. The Dutchman is frequently linked with a move to Mercedes. Rumors that are only fueled by Toto Wolff and George Russell.

However in an interview with the Daily Mail the Dutchman debunked that rumour whilst at the same time revealing that he and George Russell's relationship was much different to that which the media portrays.

Will Verstappen stay in Formula 1 after 2028?

Whether the four-time world champion will continue after 2028, he does not know yet. "Racing beyond 2028, I don’t know. It depends how these new cars will be, and naturally how competitive you are. But in general it’s about the cars, how they feel, are they fun?"

The Hasselt-born driver emphasized that the busy Formula 1 schedule also plays a role in the decision-making process. "But 24 races and having GT3 racing going on and the sim team over and above that as I do is a lot. I have a lot of passions outside Formula One."

According to the Red Bull driver, we need not worry that Verstappen would be bored should he decide to retire. "If I said today “I stop”, I would have a lot of stuff going on beyond my family," Verstappen said.

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