Max Verstappen Expresses Frustration at Red Bull Amid Mercedes Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One of the biggest stories swirling around the paddock ahead of the British Grand Prix this weekend wasn’t even about who would take the win. It was all about what’s happening off the track.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner explained why switching teams in 2026 could be a bad idea for Max Verstappen.

Red Bull are currently fourth in the Constructors’ Championship with 162 points, of which Verstappen has scored 155. Yuki Tsunoda, named to the team ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix as a replacement for Liam Lawson, has scored the other seven.