Red Bull team principal Christian Horner explained why switching teams in 2026 could be a bad idea for Max Verstappen.

Four-time champion Max Verstappen has named an axed driver as his pick for a return to the sport with the upcoming Cadillac F1 project. Red Bull's star driver backed his former team-mate Sergio Perez for a return to the paddock in 2026, which is when the grid will welcome the American outfit as the 11th F1 team.

Red Bull Racing had high expectations for the updates in Austria and the UK, but they return home after the two races almost empty-handed. Christian Horner remains optimistic, whereas Max Verstappen is more realistic.