Can 2027 engine changes stop Verstappen from quitting F1?

Can 2027 engine changes stop Verstappen from quitting F1?

Author: Fox Sports Australia May 14, 2026 Duration: 39:20

Formula 1 powerbrokers agree in principle to make some fundamental changes to the contentious 50-50 hybrid engine for next season, but will the proposed new rules go far enough? And with Max Verstappen set to take on the Nürburgring 24h this weekend, is the four-time champion embarking on a long F1 goodbye, and who could replace him at Red Bull Racing?

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