Max Verstappen confirms he is staying at Red Bull

STAYING PUT: Max Verstappen at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Pic:  Bradley Collyer/PA

Max Verstappen has confirmed for the first time that he will stay with Red Bull – after George Russell admitted he is on the brink of a new Mercedes contract.

Verstappen’s break clause from his Red Bull deal can no longer be activated, after his fourth-placed finish in Belgium last Sunday ensured he will not be lower than third in the world championship at the summer break which follows this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.