Red Bull, Max Verstappen and Mexico
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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.
Having firmly believed that Max Verstappen was destined for Mercedes, Zak Brown admits that prediction will no longer come to fruition.