Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen says he is staying with the Red Bull team next year, ending months of speculation over his future.

Things are far from ideal for Red Bull this Formula 1 season, with issues both on and off the track. Former driver Robert Doornbos, who once raced at the Austrian outfit, believes Max Verstappen and his management may be working on a revised contract with new clauses — potentially giving the Dutchman an escape route should Red Bull’s fortunes continue to decline.

Advisor Helmut Marko issued the strongest confirmation yet, leaving Red Bull’s top brass with a clear task going into next season.