So much so, Racing Bulls CEO issued a hands-off warning to Red Bull amidst rumours of a mid-season change. But speaking with PlanetF1.com after Hungary, he conceded that while he would like to hold onto the driver for a year or two, Hadjar is a serious candidate for the F1 2026 Red Bull seat alongside Verstappen.

But to hear the driver tell it, he is “not too worried” about his championship chances. In an interview with Lawrence Barretto published on the official F1 website (a free subscription is required), Verstappen opened up about the state of play at Red Bull in 2025, and his future in the sport.