MPH: Will Verstappen leave next?

Slow Red Bull trails F1 leaders  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP FORMULA 1 MPH: Will Verstappen leave next, as slow Red Bull trails F1 leaders? Mark Hughes Red Bull has reshuffled its drivers and changed development direction but its car is still too slow and months behind the progress of F1 rivals, writes Mark Hughes. Max Verstappen's uncertain future makes the way forward even murkier.             So far this season we are seeing another manifestation of how Max Verstappen is extracting lap time from a difficult car in a way which has proved impossible for a team-mate. But with this car it's not quite the same as in the Gasly, Albon or Perez years when the Red Bull's trickiness was in its super-responsive front end and how they struggled to keep control of the rear. This car, as Verstappen has several times explained, is quite well balanced but just slow.  READ MORE PHOTO: RED BULL F1 Katy Fairman Meet the drivers who might be next on Red Bull's call list With Red Bull's seat swapping dominating the headlines, we have taken a look at five individuals who could be next in line at Red Bull or their sister-team if things don't go as planned for Yuki Tsunoda or Liam Lawson across the 2025 Formula 1 season. READ MORE F1 Dominic Tobin F1 drivers rally round Lawson as Verstappen backs claim of Red Bull 'bullying' Several F1 drivers, including Max Verstappen, have shown their support for Liam Lawson by liking an Instagram post that accuses Red Bull of crushing his spirit with behaviour that approaches "bullying" READ MORE F1 Dominic Tobin F1 drivers rally round Lawson as Verstappen backs claim of Red Bull 'bullying' Several F1 drivers, including Max Verstappen, have shown their support for Liam Lawson by liking an Instagram post that accuses Red Bull of crushing his spirit with behaviour that approaches "bullying" READ MORE Motor Sport Collectables Explore our best-selling collectables, selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Lotus 72 Pocher Model BUY NOW Porsche 917K Pocher Model BUY NOW F1 Retro 1980 by Mark Hughes BUY NOW Stirling Silver Motor Sport Cufflinks BUY NOW Brabham BT46  Scalextric BUY NOW Lotus 79 Scalextric BUY NOW Connect with us We're also available on Update your preferences Control your Motor Sport experience by selecting the content you wish to receive and stay up to date. UPDATE NOW Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE  Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60