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Verstappen to stay at Red Bull until 2030 end

After a lot of rumours about potential moves to teams like Mercedes and McLaren, Red Bulls’ Max Verstappen has finally committed to a new deal with the Milton Keynes-based outfit that will see him race for the team through to 2030. The Dutchman first joined the Austrian team in 2016 in a mid-season promotion from sister team Toro Rosso (now named Racing Bulls), and has gone on to achieve a…

Verstappen to stay at Red Bull until 2030 end

Max Verstappen has officially committed to Red Bull racing through to the end of 2030, putting an end to numerous rumours about potential moves to Mercedes and McLaren. The Dutch driver joined the team in 2016, following his promotion from sister team Toro Rosso, and has since secured an impressive 71 victories and four Drivers' Championships.

Despite Red Bull's recent drop in the standings due to the new regulations, Verstappen remains confident that the team will regain its competitive edge under the guidance of Laurent Mekies. His most recent win in 2024 was narrowly missed as McLaren claimed both titles that year, resulting in Verstappen finishing only two points shy of Lando Norris' fifth championship.

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