Amid off-track turmoil surrounding Red Bull at various points last year, Verstappen’s commitment to the team was questioned. The Dutchman also found himself heavily linked to Mercedes, with Toto Wolff publicly courting Verstappen as a potential replacement for Lewis Hamilton.

According to De Telegraaf, one of Verstappen’s four permanent engineers, Michael Manning, will exit his role, as he ends his presence trackside and moves to another position within the Red Bull team.

Christian Horner addressed speculation around Max Verstappen's future with Red Bull and feels that the driver would continue to be a part of the team until the squad gives him a fast car.

Red Bull star Max Verstappen has made a shock admission regarding his weakness in Formula 1. The Dutchman was deservedly crowned a four-time world champion in 2024, holding off the challenge of McLaren's Lando Norris to do so.