Max Verstappen has confirmed he’ll stay with Purple Bull for the 2026 System 1 season, placing an finish to uncertainty over the four-time world champion’s short-term future.
The Dutchman, who has gained 4 successive drivers’ titles, had been closely linked with Mercedes following a drop-off in Purple Bull’s efficiency and amid expectations the Silver Arrows can have a powerful bundle when new laws are launched for subsequent season.
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff had admitted during the last month that he was in conversations over making an attempt to signal Verstappen, however maintained all through that the 27-year-old was extra more likely to make a change in some unspecified time in the future after the 2026 season.
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Sky Sports activities F1’s Hungarian GP Schedule
Friday August 1
8.50am: F3 Apply
10am: F2 Apply
12pm: Hungarian GP Apply One (session begins at 12.30pm)
1.55pm: F3 Qualifying
2.50pm: F2 Qualifying
3.35pm: Hungarian GP Apply Two (session begins at 4pm)
5.15pm: The F1 Present
Saturday August 2
9am: F3 Dash
11.15am: Hungarian GP Apply Three
1.10pm: F2 Dash
2.15pm: Hungarian GP Qualifying build-up*
3pm: Hungarian GP Qualifying*
Sunday August 3
7.25am: F3 Function Race
8.55am: F2 Function Race
10.40am: Porsche Supercup Race
12.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Hungarian GP build-up*
2pm: The HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX*
4pm: Chequered Flag: Hungarian GP response
*additionally on Sky Sports activities Major Occasion
F1 heads to the Hungarian Grand Prix for the ultimate race earlier than the game’s summer time break, watch dwell on Sky Sports activities F1 from Friday. For Sky clients, Sky Sports activities F1 is now discovered on channel 407. Stream Sky Sports activities with NOW – no contract, cancel anytime
