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Verstappen currently has a contract to race with the Milton Keynes-based squad until 2028, but his future has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks off the back of the turmoil at the top of Red Bull. Amid what appears to be a power battle for control of the Red Bull empire and its F1 team, suggestions at the weekend that the company's motorsport advisor Helmut Marko could be force d out prompted some strong words from Verstappen. He suggested that if Marko went, Red Bull would have a "problem" as that could also leave him deciding that he no longer wished to remain at the squad. Speaking in Saudi Arabia, Verstappen said: "I've always clearly indicated that he [Marko] has to stay. I can't continue without him." Verstappen's strong words on the matter were viewed by many as a clear political message to Red Bull's senior management about the consequences of taking action against Marko. The Dutch...

The Dutchman’s place at the Milton Keynes-based squad has been the subject of intense speculation in recent days after his father Jos publicly criticised team principal Horner and called for him to go. Read Also: Formula 1 Jos Verstappen: Red Bull F1 team risks being “torn apart” if Horner stays That even fuelled speculation that Verstappen’s management could be looking for a way out of his current contract, with Mercedes an option as the German manufacturer hunts for a replacement for Lewis Hamilton. Facing the media in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, however, Verstappen played down talk of any personal unease he had with the situation at Red Bull, as he made clear he did not want to get too involved in the politics surrounding the situation inside the team. Asked if he was sure that he would see out his Red Bull contract, which runs until 2028, Verstappen said: “That has, of course, always been the intention of signing. That’s why we signed so lon...