Red Bull F1 chief Helmut Marko has given a definitive verdict on Max Verstappen ’s future and confirmed where the four-time world champion will race in 2026.

A new Red Bull era begins under Mekies at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. He was appointed after 18 months at Racing Bulls. He worked at Ferrari for five years, as deputy team principal and racing director, and at the F.I.A., which governs Formula 1, for four years, initially as safety director and then deputy race director.

The top Red Bull driver who is fighting for a fifth straight F1 world championship now knows where he will be driving in the future.