Max Verstappen's F1 future has continued to be a topic of uncertainty despite the Dutchman having a contract in place until the end of 2028.
The four-time champion has voiced his concern over the future of the sport on various occasions, relating to matters such as the increase in sprint events and next year's technical regulations.
He has also voiced his desire to expand his racing portfolio and is known to have a major interest in racing endurance competitions.
Verstappen has already declared that he is prepared to walk away from F1 if he does not find the 2026 cars “fun”.
The uncertainty prompted RacingNews365 to ask you, the fans, to vote on the Dutchman's future.
The most popular voting option focused on his exit from the sport at the end of the 2026 campaign, with just over 44 per cent voting for that option.
However, the second most popular option related to the 28-year-old seeing out his contract with Red Bull before walking away.
See the full poll result below!
Will Max Verstappen stick around for Red Bull's new era?
| Option | % |
|---|---|
| No - Verstappen will leave at the end of 2026 | 44.17% |
| Yes - Verstappen will leave when his contract expires at the end of 2028 | 24.86% |
| Yes - Verstappen will sign a new deal and stay post-2028 | 17.46% |
| Sort of - Verstappen will leave at the end of 2027 | 13.49% |
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