Max Verstappen was comprehensively beaten by F1 rookie and Racing Bulls star Isack Hadjar during FP1 at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Hadjar set an impressive lap time to separate both Ferrari s and finish the first practice session in P4, while Verstappen could only manage ninth in his Red Bull.

Max Verstappen has removed any lingering doubts by confirming he will continue with Red Bull Racing in 2026. But is staying put the smartest decision he can make?

By Alan Baldwin BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Four-times Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has ended speculation about a move to Mercedes next season by confirming for the first time on Thursday that he will race on with Red Bull.