Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull could be hanging in the balance as the team prepares for a seismic shift in 2026. Under the upcoming Formula 1 engine regulations, Red Bull will break away from its Honda-based partnership and launch its own power unit, developed alongside Ford.

Heading into the Miami race weekend, Oscar Piastri leads the way with a 10-point gap to team-mate Lando Norris in second. Verstappen is currently 12 off the lead in third, although with sprint points on offer in the United States on Saturday, the stakes are higher in round six of the 2025 campaign.