Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen says he is staying with the Red Bull team next year, ending months of speculation over his future.

Four-time F1 champ Max Verstappen has finally poured a bucket of ice-cold water over the rumours that he could make an unbelievable switch to Mercedes next season, confirming that he will in fact stay put at Red Bull in 2026.

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