Following the Russian Grand Prix, Red Bull announced that Verstappen would be replacing Daniil Kvyat for the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, with Kvyat returning to Toro Rosso.
Setelah Grand Prix Rusia, Red Bull mengumumkan bahwa Verstappen akan menggantikan Daniil Kvyat untuk Spanyol Grand Prix 2016, dengan Kvyat kembali ke Toro Rosso.