Verstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030
Summary
Max Verstappen, a four-time Formula One world champion, has extended his contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030. This new deal ends speculation about him leaving the team despite Red Bull's challenges this season.Key Facts
- Verstappen’s previous contract was until 2028 with an option to leave after the current season.
- He decided to stay with Red Bull because he feels at home and values the team like a family.
- Red Bull is having a tough start this season under new car and engine rules.
- Verstappen’s best finishes so far this season are two second places in Austria and Hungary.
- He nearly won the 2025 championship last year, coming within two points of the winner.
- Verstappen praised new Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies for his leadership since July.
- His race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, will move to McLaren by 2028, but Verstappen chose to stay with Red Bull.
- The contract announcement was made just before the Dutch Grand Prix, Verstappen’s final home race on the calendar.
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