Red Bull F1 CEO Laurent Mekies breaks silence on Max Verstappen’s future amid Oscar Piastri-McLaren transfer rumours ahead of Austrian Grand Prix 2026
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has responded to fresh speculation surrounding Max Verstappen’s future. Reports during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend claimed the four-time Formula 1 world champion could be involved in a sensational swap deal with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri as early as next season. The rumours surfaced as Red Bull continues to face a difficult start to the 2026 campaign.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has responded to fresh speculation surrounding Max Verstappen’s future. Reports during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend claimed the four-time Formula 1 world champion could be involved in a sensational swap deal with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri as early as next season. The rumours surfaced as Red Bull continues to face a difficult start to the 2026 campaign.
