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Winner-take-all answer·4 source contracts·Kalshi 4·refreshed just now·Closes Mar 12, 2027 · 233d

What will be Max Verstappen's next F1 team

Leader sits at 54% across 4 bound outcomes, runner-up at 19%. This is a winner-take-all market — the headline is the leader’s price, not an arithmetic mean.

Leader probability

54%

Red Bull Racing

runner-up 19¢leader 54¢

Outcomes

4

winner-take-all

Runner-up

19¢

Mercedes

Spread

35pp

contested

24h volume

$49

thin orderbook

Closes

Mar 12, 2027

233 days

Venue

Kalshi

4 bound

30-day trend

0%50%100%-30d-3w-2w-1wtodayRed Bull Racing: 7% (15 days, 14 points)Red Bull Racing: 7% on 2026-07-21Mercedes: 18% (15 days, 9 points)Mercedes: 18% on 2026-07-21McLaren: 3% (15 days, 15 points)McLaren: 3% on 2026-07-22
Red Bull Racing7¢Mercedes18¢McLaren3¢
Top 3 candidates by current price · 15d

Bracket family

How the bracket ladder is priced.

Each row is one outcome on the venue. Sorted by 24h volume — the heaviest book is at the top.

Analysis

The market currently assigns a 60% probability that Max Verstappen remains with Red Bull Racing for his next F1 contract, with McLaren as the leading alternative at 24%. This reflects Verstappen's established position as Red Bull's lead driver and the team's recent competitive performance, though McLaren's recent improvements and potential driver market shifts create meaningful uncertainty. The probability would rise if Red Bull secures major upgrades or championship success, and would fall if McLaren gains pace or if public statements from Verstappen suggest dissatisfaction. Key resolution events include the 2026-2027 contract announcements and driver market movements during the off-season, typically occurring between September and December. Current low trading volume on the Red Bull outcome suggests limited recent confidence changes, while McLaren contract volume indicates active speculation about potential moves.

  • Red Bull Racing held Verstappen through 2025-2026 with stated multi-year commitments; contract renewal or expiration timing determines when he becomes available
  • McLaren's 2024-2026 performance trajectory and driver lineup decisions (Norris, Piastri) directly affect appeal as an alternative destination
  • Verstappen's public statements regarding team satisfaction, technical direction, or competitive ambitions would shift market expectations materially
  • 2026 F1 power unit changes (new engine regulations) create technical uncertainty that could favor or disadvantage Red Bull relative to competitors
  • Driver market cascade effects: changes to Hamilton, Leclerc, or other top drivers' team assignments indirectly constrain or expand Verstappen's realistic options

What moved the line

  • Jul 20Red Bull Racing31pp376¢ · Kalshi
  • Jul 18Red Bull Racing24pp6036¢ · Kalshi
  • Jul 22McLaren16pp193¢ · Kalshi
  • Jul 16McLaren14pp3117¢ · Kalshi
  • Jul 18Mercedes9pp615¢ · Kalshi

Recently closed in general

These markets stopped trading. Last odds and any captured outcome are shown above — full settlement detail lives at the venue.

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