The British Grand Prix weekend was a real roller coaster for Verstappen and Red Bull. Friday’s free practice was rough. Clips were all over the place of Verstappen wrestling with the RB21 just to keep it on the track through corners, and plenty of pundits pointed out how tricky the car looked to drive.

Ever since Red Bull’s dominant winning streak faltered in early 2024, rumors have circulated about Verstappen’s potential move, possibly to Mercedes or Aston Martin. Despite being under contract until 2028,

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said Max Verstappen still intends to stay with the team for next year despite speculation about a move to Mercedes which would shake up Formula 1.