Verstappen Blamed for Red Bull Decline Amid Contract Threats
Max Verstappen is threatening to leave Red Bull if performance does not improve in the remainder of the 2026 season, with McLaren mentioned as a possible destination. Critics argue that Verstappen's excessive demands and the mistreatment of Checo Perez triggered the team's decline.
This internal friction led to the departure of key figures like Adrian Newey.
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