F1 Rocked by Max Verstappen News as Red Bull Driver Tipped to Make Shock Move

Max Verstappen has been tipped to make a shock move that would send shockwaves through Formula 1.

Since 2021, Verstappen has dominated the sport, winning four world titles in a row.

However, towards the back end of the 2024 campaign, Verstappen's dominance began to fade as Red Bull suffered a drastic dip in form.

Although the Dutchman won the world title, Red Bull were beaten to the constructors championship by McLaren.

In 2025, McLaren became the dominant force as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are locked in a tense title fight.

Last weekend, the pendulum swung massively towards Piastri after Norris was forced to retire due to an oil leak at the Dutch Grand Prix.

As things stand, Piastri leads Norris by 34 points, with Verstappen third on 205 points.

Max Verstappen finished behind Oscar Piastri at the Dutch Grand Prix. Image: Getty

In recent months, Verstappen has been linked with a move away from Red Bull due to the car's ongoing problems.

It has since been confirmed that the 27-year-old will be staying with the Milton Keynes-based team next season.

But Verstappen's future beyond 2026 is still in the balance, with several teams sniffing around to see if they can lure the four-time F1 world champion away from Red Bull.

According to F1 Insider, everything is possible from 2027, and Verstappen's future could hinge on how teams perform under the new regulations, which are set to kick in from 2026.

It has been suggested that Ferrari could be looking for a new driver if Lewis Hamilton continues to struggle and the Italians could target Verstappen.

Speaking about his son's future recently, Jos Verstappen admitted they held more conversations with other teams than usual.

As reported by The Mirror, Verstappen Snr told Viaplay: "It is not that we have talked about it a lot just this year. This year, however, a little more than in previous years. So it was true, but there is also a lot of nonsense that goes along with the rumours. But we are also talking about Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull.

"It is logical. Max and I are discussing the possible options, and it is the three big teams, apart from McLaren, that can welcome him."

The 2025 F1 season continues this weekend with the Italian Grand Prix, which will take place at the iconic Autodromo Nazionale Monza, also known as The Temple of Speed.