Max Verstappen is reportedly set to trigger a contract extension that will see him stay at Red Bull for the 2026 season. The reigning world champion, who has won the previous four Drivers' Championship titles, has been linked with a move away from Red Bull.

Red Bull need to perform to keep Max Verstappen around and the four-time F1 champion has indicated that the upcoming races could help him decide what his next steps will be

McLaren's Lando Norris has topped first practice at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix, heading Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in Barcelona. Friday's first free practice session in hot conditions was used as a testing ground for a brace of upgrades across most of the teams,