Verstappen urged to follow Hamilton's lead and 'do something fresh' beyond Red Bull

It is a hugely challenging period in the four-time world champion's career, with Verstappen coming off another retirement at Silverstone following a major incident caused by the active aero system on the rear wing, while rumours of a possible move to McLaren continue to gather momentum.

Speaking to Sky Sports, the former Formula 1 driver said he believes Verstappen will eventually choose to leave Red Bull in search of a fresh challenge, whether that happens in 2027 or 2028. Brundle pointed to Lewis Hamilton as an example of a driver who benefited from moving on after spending a long period with the same team.

Brundle added that Verstappen had shown faith in Red Bull's new power unit, a decision he believes has been fully justified by its performance. At the same time, he argued that the Dutchman has very limited options if he decides to leave, pointing out that Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes all appear firmly committed to their current driver line-ups, at least through 2027 and potentially well beyond.

Verstappen admitted it is becoming increasingly difficult to stay positive after yet another disappointing weekend, acknowledging the frustration caused by the latest setback.

He said he plans to take a few days to reset before returning his focus to the next race, while making it clear that everyone within the team is giving their maximum effort and insisting that no single person should be held responsible for the situation.