Max Verstappen 's future with Red Bull has been further complicated by a statement from his father and ex-Formula 1 racer Jos Verstappen. Verstappen, who currently races for Red Bull F1 team, managed to claim his fourth consecutive world championship title in 2024, once again crushing the competition to win the trophy with two races to spare.

Red Bull has never expected Verstappen’s teammate to reach the same heights as the Dutchman, recognizing his place as a generational talent capable of feats most can’t replicate. But not being able to do what Verstappen does behind the wheel, matching his unique driving style, is seemingly a limitation for anyone across the Red Bull garage.

Top Formula 1 teams often avoid giving number one status to one of their drivers in public these days, but Red Bull have made it clear Liam Lawson is not to try challenging Max Verstappen

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has delivered a departure call to Red Bull ahead of the 2025 season. The Dutchman clinched his fourth successive Formula 1 world title last season, overcoming a drastic slump in form — which at one stage saw him go 10 grands prix without a win — to hold off the challenge of McLaren star Lando Norris.

While Verstappen is the reigning champion heading into the 2025 campaign, Red Bull are far from favourites to recover the Constructors’ Championship. McLaren and Ferrari are expected to turn up in Melbourne with stronger machinery, giving their drivers a shot at ending the 27-year-old’s dynasty.

Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has been pictured welcoming in the New Year in style with his pregnant partner Kelly Piquet. The Red Bull F1 star and Brazilian model have been together since 2020,