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

Max Verstappen produced one of his worst showings in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix and has all but ruled out winning another race this year - something his boss at Red Bull disagrees with

Rumors continued to simmer until two days ago, when Red Bull team advisor Helmut Marko confirmed his expectation that Verstappen would be back in 2026. ESPN's Nate Saunders reported an exit clause in Verstappen's contract came and went, too, making it more likely he'd stay put.