[Saba Sports News] Brad Scanes, the former fitness coach of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, recently interacted with netizens during a live stream on social media, where he revealed explosive news. He suggested that Verstappen might leave the team after the 2026 season. The major F1 regulation changes in 2026 indeed pose significant challenges for all teams. Comprehensive technological shifts involving new power units, fuels, batteries, etc., could lead to a reshuffle of team competitiveness. Scanes pointed out that if Red Bull fails to produce a competitive car, Verstappen might look elsewhere. This highlights the critical influence of car performance on a driver’s decision to stay with a team in F1. After all, for a top driver like Verstappen, who pursues championships, the car’s competitiveness directly affects his ability to continue achieving excellent results. The editor believes that almost all teams are keeping a close eye on Verstappen, with Mercedes and Aston Martin being frequently rumored as potential destinations. Although no substantive negotiations have begun yet, if Red Bull underperforms under the new regulations, offers from other teams could become more attractive to Verstappen.