Helmut Marko has confirmed that Max Verstappen will be driving for Red Bull Racing in 2026. There is not an official confirmation yet, but the chances of Verstappen leaving seem slim. Sky Sports reports that there will be a completely different performance clause in place for the Dutch Red Bull Racing driver next year.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen will not be able to trigger the performance clause in his contract with the team as he heads into the F1 summer break within the top three of the championship

Red Bull F1 chief Helmut Marko has given a definitive verdict on Max Verstappen ’s future and confirmed where the four-time world champion will race in 2026.