But to hear the driver tell it, he is “not too worried” about his championship chances. In an interview with Lawrence Barretto published on the official F1 website (a free subscription is required), Verstappen opened up about the state of play at Red Bull in 2025, and his future in the sport.

According to Indystar, Red Bull are now targeting Palou to partner with Max Verstappen next season. After Liam Lawson lasted just two races alongside the Dutchman this year, Yuki Tsunoda came in as his replacement but has managed just three top-10 finishes.