Red Bull Racing senior advisor Helmut Marko has accused Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff of fueling rumors about Max Verstappen 's switch to Mercedes, especially about the exit clause in the Dutch driver's contract.

Red Bull have kept hold of four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen for now but rumours of a move to Mercedes or Aston Martin are certain to return soon enough

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.