Red Bull has never expected Verstappen’s teammate to reach the same heights as the Dutchman, recognizing his place as a generational talent capable of feats most can’t replicate. But not being able to do what Verstappen does behind the wheel, matching his unique driving style, is seemingly a limitation for anyone across the Red Bull garage.

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has delivered a departure call to Red Bull ahead of the 2025 season. The Dutchman clinched his fourth successive Formula 1 world title last season, overcoming a drastic slump in form — which at one stage saw him go 10 grands prix without a win — to hold off the challenge of McLaren star Lando Norris.

Formula One season hasn't been kind to Red Bull, and the departure of Sergio Perez after four seasons marks a big change in the team. Max Verstappen, Perez's teammate, has been vocal about supporting Perez amid criticisms of his performance.

Liam Lawson is expected to be within three tenths of a second of Max Verstappen in F1 2025, according to Helmut Marko. Lawson steps up to Red Bull Racing from Racing Bulls in F1 2025, having only competed in 11 races in Formula 1 over the course of the last two seasons.

Max Verstappen gets Red Bull boost. Verstappen has previously made it clear that he does not have ambitions to break record after record in the sport, but given he is contracted t