Max Verstappen says he isn't worried by news that Red Bull could be forced to switch to Honda power from 2019 onwards, following reports that Renault will refuse to supply the Milton Keynes based team once its current deal expires.
With Toro Rosso poised to announce a switch to Honda for 2018 as part of a deal that will see McLaren using Renault engines, the French manufacturer has reportedly informed Red Bull that it won't renew its deal when its current contract expires at the end of next season.
That would see Renault supplying its own works team and McLaren, whilst Honda would take on Red Bull alongside Toro Rosso.
When asked for his opinion on the matter, given Honda's current power deficit and unreliability, Verstappen said: "That is 2019. I'm pretty relaxed about it. At the end of the day I am not making that decision. I know I am driving with a Red Bull Renault next year and then we will see."
The Dutch youngster even hinted that he might not be at Red Bull when the deal takes place, even though he is contracted to the team, although it's believed his contract includes performance clauses.
"First we need to see what I am doing in 2019. I am not worried about it. I want to focus on the beginning of 2018 and see how competitive we are."
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