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[Saba Sports News] After the Bahrain Grand Prix, Verstappen’s future has become a focus of attention. Although Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko expressed concerns about Verstappen potentially leaving Red Bull, his exit clause does not seem to be an imminent issue before the summer break this season. When asked if the exit clause would be triggered before the summer break, Marko gave a negative answer. However, he also pointed out that Verstappen is currently ranked third in the drivers’ championship, only 8 points behind the leading Lando Norris, and there is still a long time until the summer break. Last season, Mercedes’ public pursuit of Verstappen caused a sensation. At that time, Verstappen had not won for 10 consecutive races, and discussions about the existence of an exit clause in his contract were rampant. In response, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner hinted that every contract has performance-related clauses, and as long as the team can provide a competitive car, the situation is under control.