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F1, Red Bull fear Verstappen exit as rules pressure grows

Mar.31 Fears are growing that Max Verstappen really could walk away from Formula 1 if the controversial 2026 regulations are not changed. After the Dutchman admitted at Suzuka he will consider his future in the coming 'weeks and months', attention has turned to a well-known clause in his Red Bull contract that could allow him to leave if he is outside the top three by the summer break. The prospect of a Verstappen-less F1 is now being openly discussed in the media. 'All those involved benefit from finding a solution,' La Gazzetta dello Sport wrote. 'For economic reasons and in terms of visibility for the sport, Verstappen is crucial and Formula 1 risks losing one of its iconic drivers.'...
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