Max Verstappen is set to stay with Red Bull for next year and has a contract until 2028, but still rumours persist that the Dutchman could jump ship if he becomes unhappy
Irish F1 legend Eddie Jordan believes Max Verstappen could still quit Red Bull in order to join rivals Mercedes when new Formula 1 regulations come into force.
Notably, though, the triple champion has avoided making any concrete long-term commitments to the team. And all eyes are on what he might do in 2026, when new F1 engine regulations come into force. For the first time, Red Bull are building their own power units and, although they have recruited some fine minds from up and down the pit lane, there is understandably some nervousness about whether they will get it right first time. And that may prove to be Mercedes' biggest weapon in the bid to lure him to Brackley.
Speaking to co-host David Coulthard on his Formula For Success podcast, the Dubliner said: "I see Mercedes being very strong in '26, and that's why I think people should will rush to go there. And the question I'd like you to ask me is, who do I think is going to be in Mercedes in '26? From what I'm hearing, I'm having to say Max."
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