Verstappen had been heavily linked with a move to Mercedes to replace Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton.
Max Verstappen has dealt a major blow to Mercedes’ hopes of capturing his signature after he insisted he will remain at Red Bull next season.
But asked directly if he will be staying put next year, Verstappen – under contract with Red Bull until 2028 – said: “OK, yes. And that’s what I’ve already said. We’re working on next year’s car. When you’re very focused on that it means that you’re also driving for the team.“Of course people are talking, but it’s most important that we have a very competitive car for the future. It is very tight on track, but we are working as a team to try and improve.
But Verstappen continued: “I have a long contract with the team. I’m very happy where I’m at, and, like I said before, we’re already focusing on next year with things we can implement on the car. So, I guess that should say enough of where I’m driving next year.” George Russell captured the team’s first pole position of the year in Canada earlier this month, while Hamilton also ended his season-long wait for a podium when he finished third in Spain last weekend.
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