- World champion had been linked with F1 rivals
- ‘We’re already also working on next year’s car’
Max Verstappen has scotched conjecture that he would be leaving Red Bull next season by definitively stating he would be with the team next season, despite repeated rumours that he is considering a move to rivals Mercedes.
Lewis Hamilton is set to leave Mercedes at the end of this season to join Ferrari and his current team have been open about their desire to persuade Verstappen, now a three-time world champion, to join them, despite the Dutchman being contracted to Red Bull until 2028.