The Dutchman's location at the Milton Keynes-based team has actually been the topic of extreme speculation in current days after his dad Jos openly criticised group primary Horner and required him to go.
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That even sustained speculation that Verstappen's management might be trying to find an escape of his existing agreement, with Mercedes a choice as the German maker looks for a replacement for Lewis Hamilton.
Dealing with the media in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, nevertheless, Verstappen soft-pedaled talk of any individual anxiousness he had with the scenario at Red Bull, as he explained he did not wish to get too associated with the politics surrounding the circumstance inside the group.
Asked if he made certain that he would see out his Red Bull agreement, which runs up until 2028, Verstappen stated: “That has, naturally, constantly been the objective of finalizing. That's why we signed so long to be here.
“And obviously, it's about the efficiency of the vehicle and from 2026 onwards, that is a little bit of an enigma with brand-new guidelines.
“But I understood that, when I signed my agreement, I likewise understand what they have done for me in my profession? Yeah, the intent is, of course, definitely, to remain with this group, due to the fact that I actually enjoy it.
“And I'm likewise actually pleased within the group. As long as we carry out there is no factor likewise to leave.”
Race winner Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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While Mercedes has clear interest in recording Verstappen, it has actually confessed that his future will likely be chosen by selecting the very best cars and truck– which Red Bull has at the minute.
Remarkably Verstappen stated he might not entirely rule out the possibility of ever signing up with the Three Pointed Star.
“I believe nobody would have ever understood or seen that Lewis would transfer to Ferrari,” he stated.
“In life in basic, you never ever understand what occurs or what pertains to you, or whatever occurs around you, or what may affect you.
“So you can never ever state 100%, that's how it's going to be. I approach my life like that.
“But I likewise do not consider it excessive. I'm really unwinded. Like I stated, I'm really delighted with the group. The efficiency exists. There's no factor to leave.”
Not taking sides
Verstappen had actually invested the last couple of days in Dubai with his daddy Jos and supervisor Raymond Vermeulen, so is aware of the current advancements because a rough Bahrain GP weekend.
And while the circumstance was swollen by Verstappen Sr's strong remarks, the world champ insists it was not for him to get included or pick a side.
