Max Verstappen has been warned that he faces a “crucial” decision about his future ahead of the 2026 F1 regulation shake-up. Despite being contracted with Red Bull until the end of 2028, whether Verstappen will stay put or join another F1 team ahead of a major regulation change next year is the storyline currently dominating the paddock.

A former Formula 1 star has suggested that McLaren 'reached out' to Max Verstappen, before tying Oscar Piastri down to a new long-term contract. Both of McLaren's current drivers, Piastri and British star Lando Norris,

Former F1 team manager, Peter Windsor has weighed in on the tough situation Red Bull and Max Verstappen are experiencing, and sees the Dutchman as being comparable to Yuki Tsunoda if the brake performance is not there in the Red Bull car.