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Fans demand Verstappen exit: calls grow for split with Red Bull
Max Verstappen's future at Red Bull Racing is under intense scrutiny as a growing number of fans loudly call for an end to the successful partnership.
By Nadia van Leeuwen - 2026-07-11T22:20:12.000Z - 1 min read
A remarkable wave of dissatisfaction is sweeping through Red Bull Racing's Formula 1 fanbase. Calls for a radical change are growing louder: a parting of ways with driver Max Verstappen from the team he propelled to great heights for years.
What seemed like a dream combination for years is now under pressure from public opinion. A significant portion of fans openly voice the desire for Verstappen to seek his fortune elsewhere, a signal that can hardly be ignored.
The Milton Keynes-based team is thus confronted with an uncomfortable truth: despite all the success, there appears to be a growing sentiment that the relationship between the Dutch driver and the Austrian squad has reached its expiration date.
Whether these calls stem from frustration over recent performances, internal friction that has long occupied the paddock, or simply the desire for a new challenge remains speculation. What is clear is that the pressure on Red Bull to respond is mounting.