
A former Red Bull mechanic predicts that after clinching his fifth world championship in 2025, Max Verstappen may step away from Formula 1. Calum Nicholas believes Verstappen will “call it a day” despite being just 28 and only one title shy of equaling Michael Schumacher’s record of seven .The speculation comes amid a challenging season for Red Bull—struggling with performance and internal shifts like Adrian Newey’s departure and new engine development. While Red Bull management and Verstappen himself remain committed, the rumors of a sabbatical or move to another team continue to swirl .
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