Red Bull and Max Verstappen are already dealing with the absence of ousted team principal Christian Horner at Spa-Francorchamps and now the Dutchman is missing another familiar face

F1 commentator Martin Brundle is now “certain” that Max Verstappen will drive for Red Bull in 2026. Verstappen’s F1 future has continued to be a hot topic over the last 12 months. Mercedes considered approaching Verstappen as a possible Lewis Hamilton for this year. However, with Verstappen winning his fourth title at Red Bull, he stayed put.