Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFour-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen (PA)Max Verstappen has ended speculation surrounding his Formula 1 future by signing a new long-term deal with Red Bull until 2030. The four-time world champion had previously been linked with potential switches to Mercedes and McLaren amid dissatisfaction with F1's new regulations. Verstappen described Red Bull as a second family and expressed his desire to remain with the team where he has spent his entire career. The commitment comes despite a difficult 2026 season so far, with the Dutchman currently sitting sixth in the drivers' standings. Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies hailed retaining the best driver on the grid as fantastic news for the team and motorsport as a whole. In fullMax Verstappen ends speculation over future with new Red Bull dealMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
What Max Verstappen committing his future to Red Bull means for F1
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFour-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen (PA)Max Verstappen has ended speculation surrounding his Formula 1 future by signing a new long-term deal with Red Bull until 2030. The four-time world champion had previously been linked with potential switches to Mercedes and McLaren amid dissatisfaction with F1's new regulations. Verstappen described Red Bull as a second family and expressed his desire to remain with the team where he has spent his entire career. The commitment comes despite a difficult 2026 season so far, with the Dutchman currently sitting sixth in the drivers' standings. Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies hailed retaining the best driver on the grid as fantastic news for the team and motorsport as a whole. In fullMax Verstappen ends speculation over future with new Red Bull dealMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
