"Max has had confidence in the new Red Bull power unit and that has proven to be a good decision.
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But the problem is that there are really only three teams he could go to: Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes.
And they all seem to be sticking to their current drivers for at least 2027, and probably even longer," said Brundle.
Brundle also criticized past management disruptions at Red Bull, linking previous departures of key personnel like Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley to internal pressures from the driver's camp.
"My goodness, they wanted to torpedo the leadership of Red Bull, didn't they? Team Verstappen did that particularly well," said Brundle.
Jos Verstappen fiercely rejected the broadcaster's analysis regarding their influence on the team's management via a social media post.
"Another idiot who thinks he knows what's going on," wrote Jos Verstappen.
Amid the growing speculation, Max Verstappen has refrained from making a definitive commitment regarding his long-term future, though he clarified he will remain on the grid.
"I'm not in a hurry, am I? I would prefer to stay connected to Red Bull for my whole life, I've always said that.
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But that decision doesn't have to be made today or tomorrow," said Max Verstappen.