F1 champion Max Verstappen quashed rumors about leaving Red Bull, stating he feels relaxed despite internal team frustrations following a challenging start to the 2025 season.
Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula 1 champion, has addressed speculation regarding his future with Red Bull Racing. While acknowledging frustrations within the team, especially after a disappointing performance at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Verstappen emphasized that he remains 'very relaxed.' Helmut Marko, a key advisor for Red Bull, raised concerns after McLaren's impressive early season performances, hinting that Verstappen could reconsider his position if title contention seemed out of reach.
The 2025 F1 season has proven challenging for Red Bull, a team that previously dominated the constructors' championship with Sergio Pérez. Verstappen's sixth-place finish in Bahrain, exacerbated by brake issues and poor pit stops, highlighted the difficulties faced by the team early in this season. As they struggle to keep pace with rivals, Verstappen's potential departure from the team has become a hot topic, particularly following Pérez's exit in 2024, which left the second seat at Red Bull up for grabs.
As Verstappen seeks to maintain focus and push through these challenges, the atmosphere within Red Bull is tense. The looming question remains whether they can recover and reclaim their competitive edge. Verstappen’s assurance of his commitment to the team, coupled with acknowledgment of existing tensions, suggests that while the situation may currently be complex, he is focusing on maximizing his potential rather than contemplating an exit from Red Bull Racing.
