There are two ways that dynasties crumble: Age or unforced error. Red Bull’s F1 organization spectacularly chose the latter over the past 12 months with a seemingly endless string of moves that backfired. Now it’s appropriate whether to question whether this is the end for the team as we know it.

Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen has backed his former Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez for a return to the paddock in 2026. Perez drove alongside the Dutchman between 2021 and 2024, where he helped to return Christian Horner's F1 outfit to championship success with back-to-back constructors' titles in 2022 and 2023.