Max Verstappen says he was not bluffing when he suggested he would leave Red Bull if Helmut Marko did. Max Verstappen says his Red Bull quit threat at last year’s F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix “wasn’t a bluff”.

Currently with eight points on his FIA superlicence, Max Verstappen must avoid picking up four more across the first half of the 2025 F1 season - or he faces a race ban

Max Verstappen said last year Helmut Marko "has to stay" at Red Bull, which he admitted "wasn't a bluff" on his part.

Max Verstappen, who won his fourth World Championship in 2024, in his typical frame of mind has stated that though he does not feel that there are any weaknesses in his game yet given the unstable nature of the sport he is open to improving.

Red Bull were uncharacteristically undeveloped last year, failing to introduce significant solutions to the RB20. Thanks to McLaren’s unforced errors and moments of brilliance from Verstappen, they managed to clinch the drivers’ crown.

Formula 1 boss Christian Horner has been hit with a further racing loss after a star with his backing failed to finish a race. The Red Bull team principal joins many across the grid in attempting to enjoy time away from the pinnacle of motorsport during the winter break,