Verstappen’s Exit Clause Activated | F1 News

Max Verstappen’s Red Bull contract hangs by a thread — a performance clause lets him walk away if he’s not top two by summer break, and with him currently seventh, the exit option is very much active. Despite a major team upgrade that delivered a stunning second in Austria — their best result so far — Max admits improvements are still needed. His manager’s blunt message? He’s not built for midfield. Meanwhile, whispers of talks with McLaren persist, though Max calls it noise — but Zak Brown keeps the door open, positioning McLaren as the only viable escape route if Red Bull’s pace doesn’t catch up soon. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d446c5e62787b5e9