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Martin Brundle warns Red Bull faces Max Verstappen retention challenge
TL;DR
Martin Brundle warns that Red Bull may struggle to keep Max Verstappen, who is unhappy with new regulations. Despite being under contract until 2028, Verstappen is contemplating leaving at the end of the season.
Key points
- Martin Brundle warns Red Bull about retaining Max Verstappen
- Verstappen is unhappy with new Formula 1 regulations
- He is under contract until 2028 but may leave after this season
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Red Bull faces a real challenge to retain four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, according to former driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle.
Verstappen has been honest about his dissatisfaction with the new era of regulations, initially describing them as "Formula E on steroids". While the Dutchman is under contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028, he has revealed that he is considering walking away from the championship at the end of the current season.
"They have, because Max has made it quite clear he wanted to see how the car goes, and so any updates they bring, and the power unit has been pretty impressive actually," Brundle told Sky Sports F1 when asked if the Milton Keynes outfit had got a job on its hands to retain Verstappen.
"So, the car itself has been struggling a bit. We'll see again. Red Bull will have some big changes this weekend. So Max will want to see through the mid-season that they're on top of these regulations. They're on top of the car.
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
"I'm not sure it's that easy for Max to just jump ship at the moment. I mean, Mercedes has got two homegrown talents in their car in Russell andĀ Antonelli, and McLaren are set there with a tremendous lineup that gels very much. with Leclerc and Hamilton.
Q&A
Why is Max Verstappen considering leaving Red Bull?
Max Verstappen is dissatisfied with the new era of regulations in Formula 1, which he has criticized as 'Formula E on steroids'.
What did Martin Brundle say about Red Bull's challenge to retain Verstappen?
Martin Brundle stated that Red Bull faces a significant challenge to retain Verstappen, as he has expressed concerns about the car's performance under the new regulations.
How long is Max Verstappen's contract with Red Bull?
Max Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028.