Red Bull, Max Verstappen and Mexico
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Sergio Perez raced 66 times during his Red Bull career, but the Mexican driver believes that even Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc couldn't beat Max Verstappen in that environment
Red Bull Racing have reportedly decided which driver will join sister team Visa Cash App Red Bull for the 2026 with one current Formula 1 star facing the axe. Over the years, Red Bull have been known for making ruthless decisions when it comes to their driver line-ups.
After the Dutch Grand Prix brought the campaign back into action following the summer break, Verstappen was 103 points behind World Championship leader Oscar Piastri. Four races later, that deficit stands at 40, and over the last couple of rounds, Red Bull have boasted the fastest car in the field.
Jacques Villeneuve has named four-time and reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou as the "perfect" driver to occupy the second Red Bull seat alongside Max Verstappen in 2026.
Max Verstappen says no one can know "for sure" whether Red Bull's decision to change team bosses played a part in the team's turnaround.