Max Verstappen has confirmed he will remain with Red Bull for the 2026 Formula One season, ending speculation over his future with the team for the time being.

Max Verstappen ended weeks of speculation about his future on Thursday (Friday Manila time) when the reigning Formula One world champion said he would be staying with Red Bull in 2026.

Max Verstappen confirmed he will be racing for Red Bull next season, ending speculation that the four-time Formula One world champion could join Mercedes for the start of a new era in the sport."I think it's time to stop all the rumours.