Max Verstappen has ended months of speculation over his Formula One future by signing a contract extension with Red Bull that will keep him with the team through 2030.
The four-time world champion’s future had become one of the biggest storylines of the season as Red Bull struggled for consistency and Verstappen voiced concerns about Formula One’s new technical regulations.
He had been linked with potential moves to Mercedes and McLaren and had even suggested he could consider leaving the sport.
Those questions have now been settled, at least for the foreseeable future.
Verstappen, 28, announced the extension Thursday ahead of his home Dutch Grand Prix this weekend. His previous contract was due to run through 2028 but contained performance-related clauses that could have provided an exit if Red Bull failed to deliver a competitive car.
