Max Verstappen's future with Red Bull faces uncertainty as a Formula 1 insider raises concerns over the team's ability to deliver a competitive car for the 2025 season.

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Verstappen still managed to win the Drivers' Championship but his father Jos believes it will be tougher in 2025 without Newey running the show behind the scenes. "I'm a little doubtful," said Jos. " Red Bull needs to build a car that is more predictable in all conditions. Looking at the second half of 2024, you can't be optimistic.

Max Verstappen is 'keen' to leave Red Bull in 2026 and already knows who he would like to move to. The Dutchman has been the talk of the town in F1 so far in 2025, with the Daily Mail reporting Aston Martin were targeting a £1 billion deal for Verstappen.

Can the people in Newey’s wake sort that Red Bull out? If they can’t I don’t think he will be able to stay with the McLarens or Ferraris.”

Given the pick of any driver in history to take the wheel for a last dash to the checkered flag, the Rolex 24 field leaned toward a current great. In an informal poll conducted by NBC Sports, Max Verstappen was the most popular choice as the dream closer at Daytona International Speedway.