Max Verstappen will continue racing for Red Bull during the 2026 Formula One season following the expiration of a performance-related exit clause in his contract. The four-time world champion's secure third position in the current drivers' standings has made it impossible for him to fall outside the top three before the summer break,

Moreover, team principal Christian Horner was dismissed from his role by Red Bull, though Verstappen has since said his exit will not have any bearing on his own future. Throughout the entire saga, it has been known that there is a performance-related release clause in Verstappen’s contract which runs until 2028.

Max Verstappen will reportedly remain with his lifelong team through the 2026 season after clearing an exit clause following the Belgian Grand Prix, ESPN’s Nate Saunders reported Monday.