Red Bull facing crucial period as Verstappen outlines demands. Red Bull Racing will be well aware of how crucial the coming weeks could be for the team’s future direction. Since their debut in 2005, Red Bull have transformed a struggling Jaguar outfit into one of the most successful teams Formula 1 has seen.

An update has been issued over the future of reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen and his looming contract decision. The Dutchman is currently contracted with Red Bull until the end of the 2028 season, but with talks of an exit clause in his current deal, a potential switch to Mercedes has remained the hot topic of debate among the paddock.