Karun Chandhok "surprised" by length of Max Verstappen's Red Bull contract
Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen has signed a contract extension with Red Bull through 2030, a move that surprised analyst Karun Chandhok due to its length. Despite Red Bull's current performance struggles, the deal signals Verstappen's confidence in the team's long-term engine development project.
Why it matters
Verstappen's commitment is a major development in the F1 driver market and reflects the high stakes of team-manufacturer integration in modern racing.
Max Verstappen's decision to sign a contract extension with Red Bull until the end of 2030 shows he believes in the long-term potential of the team's in-house power unit programme, according to former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok.
Verstappen currently sits sixth in the drivers' championship, with Red Bull often fielding the fourth-fastest car this season. Despite the drop in dominance and rumours of retirement or moves to Mercedes or McLaren, the four-time champion has committed his long-term future to Red Bull.
Chandhok admitted he was not shocked by the announcement, but he was surprised by the length of the contract.
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