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.

A statement from four-time world champion Max Verstappen has prompted an overnight change at the Monaco Grand Prix from his Red Bull Formula 1 team. Verstappen headed into the Monaco GP weekend on a high following a brilliant victory in Imola GP last time out which has kept him in the hunt for a fifth consecutive world title.

Max Verstappen gave his Formula 1 title defense a big boost with victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday after a daring overtake on standings leader Oscar Piastri at the start. The Dutch driver built a commanding lead which was wiped out when the safety car bundled the field back up.