Triple world champion Max Verstappen reiterated yesterday that he could walk away from Formula One when his Red Bull contract expires in 2028, but insisted he was “very happy” at the team.
The Dutchman won the first two grands prix of the season but he has endured weeks of off-track turbulence at all-conquering Red Bull.
He suggested in Saudi Arabia last month that he would consider leaving if the team parted company with long-term mentor Helmut Marko.
It followed his father Jos claiming that Red Bull faced being “torn apart” if team boss Christian Horner remained in his position.
Asked ahead of Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix if he would still be with the team next year, Verstappen said: “I’m very happy where I’m at, and we want to keep it that way.” — SuperSport.



