Motor racing-Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of 2030
Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull to the end of 2030 on Thursday, ending speculation about the four-time world champion's near-term Formula One future.
Max Verstappen, the four-time Formula One world champion, has committed to Red Bull Racing until the end of 2030. This contract extension came despite speculation surrounding his future, which had been fueled by the performance-related break clauses in his existing deal. Verstappen, who had not won a race in 2026, had two second-place finishes as his best results.
The Dutch driver is now sixth overall and 110 points behind Mercedes' Kimi Antolin, after 11 races of the season. Verstappen, who joined Red Bull's junior program in 2014, expressed his excitement about working with the team to regain their top position. Team boss Laurent Mekies praised Verstappen's commitment and highlighted the special bond between the two.
Red Bull, competing with Ford for the first time this season, has impressed with their power unit's performance. The team extension will impact the rest of the paddock, with McLaren, Mercedes, and Racing Bulls remaining stable for 2027. The focus will now shift to Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin, and potential moves for Esteban Ocon and Cadillac.
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