# Red Bull's Verstappen Future Uncertain

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-22
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13565601/f1-driver-market-red-bull-getting-calls-from-good-drivers-says-laurent-mekies-but-optimistic-on-max-verstappen-stay
- Language: en
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Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has hinted that the team is receiving interest from top drivers for potential future seats, but remains optimistic about Max Verstappen's stay.

## Key takeaways

- Mekies says Red Bull is getting calls from 'good drivers' about potential future seats.
- Verstappen's contract runs until the end of the 2028 season, but contains performance clauses that could allow him to leave early.
- Red Bull is focused on closing the gap to the front of the field, with Mekies confident they can deliver the necessary improvements to keep Verstappen.

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