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[Saba Sports News] With Red Bull’s declining performance and ongoing internal turmoil, rumors about whether Max Verstappen will stay with the team are growing. Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has also joined the discussion, offering a weighty suggestion to the four-time F1 world champion: “Go compete where you feel happy.” In 2016, Verstappen made his debut with Red Bull and immediately reached the podium. The two then built a dominant dynasty from 2021 to 2024. However, so far in the 2025 season, he has only won two races, falling 69 points behind Oscar Piastri, and his title defense looks increasingly difficult. Meanwhile, the team is in chaos, with Christian Horner being suddenly fired, breaking the previous surface calm. In response, Ecclestone said: “Verstappen is not someone who causes trouble. As long as he is happy, wherever he goes, he can perform at the top level. I hope to see him stay at Red Bull, but only if he feels satisfied.” The words of the former F1 boss clearly reveal his concern about Red Bull’s current management situation.