In the Formula One driver market, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will definitely be a name to keep an eye on. Now, Red Bull have recently confessed that there is a clause in Verstappen’s contract. According to the Austrian outfit, Max Verstappen is free to leave the team if he finishes any lower than 3rd.

With the Dutchman currently lying in 4th in the drivers’ standings behind Sebastian Vettel, it will be a dicey situation. Verstappen lies 11 points adrift of Sebastian Vettel and there are plenty of chances for him to catch Vettel. However, the Ferrari man is no slouch either, so there are chances that Max Verstappen could stay 4th.

Unfortunately for Red Bull, if that happens, then he could activate that clause and seek a seat elsewhere. Assuming that happens, a possible destination could be with the rival Mercedes team, if Helmut Marko’s fears are to be believed.

One must also bear in mind that there are drivers like Sergio Perez, Nico Hulkenberg and Esteban Ocon, waiting in the wings. It is understood that a decision may come soon as Red Bull always make a decision during the summer break.

So far, Max Verstappen has picked up 2 podiums and has not finished lower than 5th in the remaining races. Speaking to the media, he said, “I would not call it frustration. We are not miles away from the top. Of course I want to win races sometime. It’s important now what the team can do in the next races. “

“I’m not worried about next year and the time after that. At the moment I want to focus on our project because I still see a lot of potential in it and it is still young. On the other hand, I do not want to drive until I’m 35 or 40. “