Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has confirmed that Max Verstappen will not have input into the 2027 driver line-up for the Racing Bulls Formula 1 team, according to a report from Motorsport.com.
The four-time world champion, who drives for the senior Red Bull Racing team, has been linked with influence over the sister squad's future driver selections. However, Horner stated that the decision rests solely with Red Bull's management and the Racing Bulls leadership.
Racing Bulls, formerly known as AlphaTauri, serves as Red Bull's development team. The 2027 line-up will be determined by the team's performance structure and Red Bull's junior driver programme.
Verstappen's current contract with Red Bull Racing runs through 2028, but the Dutch driver has no contractual authority over Racing Bulls' personnel decisions.
