Max Verstappen\u2019s manager Raymond Vermeulen has provided an update on the Dutchman\u2019s F1 future.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Verstappen\u2019s contract has been the subject of speculation for some time, despite the four-time world champion having a deal in place with Red Bull until 2028.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
However, reports have suggested that the agreement includes performance-related exit clauses.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Verstappen has been an outspoken critic of the new 2026 Formula 1 regulations, stating that a 60\/40 split between the combustion engine and battery would be the minimum requirement for him to remain in the sport. The FIA is currently planning to introduce such a balance from 2028.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
While rumours surrounding Verstappen\u2019s future continue to circulate, Vermeulen has reiterated the terms of the existing contract.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\u201cOur contract runs until the end of 2028,\u201d Vermeulen told Sport BILD, as quoted by F1 Insider.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course, contracts always contain exit clauses, but we\u2019ve never had to make use of them so far.\u201d\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Verstappen has endured a challenging start to the new season, securing just one podium finish across the opening seven rounds.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Red Bull\u2019s drop down the competitive order has fuelled speculation that the Dutchman could look for a move to a more competitive team.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Vermeulen has stated that the Verstappen camp is keen to make a decision on its 2027 plans in the near future.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to make a decision quickly so that everyone knows where they stand, possibly even before the summer break,\u201d he said.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019d like to continue with Red Bull and see Max finish his career there, but he must always have the chance to compete for victories.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Max Verstappen\u2019s manager Raymond Vermeulen has provided an update on the Dutchman\u2019s F1 future. Verstappen\u2019s contract has been…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":485477,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[3518,3521,3519,3522,3520,3517,3515,3513,3516,3514,111,139,69,3512,213],"class_list":["post-485476","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sports","tag-daniel-ricciardo","tag-f1-calendar","tag-f1-live","tag-f1-results","tag-f1-standings","tag-ferrari","tag-formula-1","tag-lewis-hamilton","tag-max-verstappen","tag-motorsport","tag-new-zealand","tag-newzealand","tag-nz","tag-racing","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/485476","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=485476"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/485476\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/485477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=485476"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=485476"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=485476"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}