Both the speculation about Verstappen’s future and the persistent threat of McLaren have transferred into 2025, and the links with a Red Bull exit have persisted, despite the four-time world champion having a contract that runs until 2028. Aston Martin and Mercedes are the most likely destinations should he seal a shock exit.

Red Bull need to perform to keep Max Verstappen around and the four-time F1 champion has indicated that the upcoming races could help him decide what his next steps will be

Max Verstappen has backed F1’s drastic new rule change for the Monaco Grand Prix as the four-time world champion hopes it will ‘spice up’ the race