Max Verstappen says he needs rivals to "retire" in order to move forward in Sunday's race. Max Verstappen has ruled out his chances of fighting at the front in the Mexico City Grand Prix unless his rivals “retire".

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.

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.

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.

Helmut Marko insists Red Bull “knows what it’s doing” with extended development of the 2025 F1 car, in response to McLaren's suggestion it may be sacrificing next year

While most fans are intrigued by what Max Verstappen does on the grid, there are also many who are fascinated by the Dutchman's personal life off of it, as well

Max Verstappen has rejected close ally Helmut Marko’s claim that he ‘lost interest’ in Formula One during Red Bull’s slump earlier this season, shifting his focus and excitement more toward GT racing ahead of his Nurburgring debut.