Verstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen has signed a contract extension with Red Bull Racing, keeping him with the team until the end of 2030. The move ends speculation about a potential departure to rival teams like Mercedes or McLaren.
Why it matters
Verstappen's long-term commitment provides stability for Red Bull during a period of performance challenges and regulatory changes in Formula One.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Max Verstappen best results this season have been two second places
F1 Correspondent Published 21 minutes ago Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract at Red Bull until the end of 2030.
The move should end speculation about the Dutchman's future at the end of this season, after he had been linked with potential moves to Mercedes or McLaren.
Verstappen was previously contracted to the end of 2028, but there were clauses in his contract that would have allowed him to leave at the end of the current Formula One season had he wanted.
"We have the best people and I'm excited to keep working together with everyone to get back to the top again," said Verstappen, 28.
"This remains the ultimate goal that all of us have been working towards and will continue to pursue.
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