Max Verstappen Signs New Red Bull Deal Through 2030, Ending Speculation Over His Formula 1
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Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull deal to 2030 Max Verstappen has ended speculation over his Formula 1 future by signing a contract extension with Red Bull through to 2030.
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The Guardian SportMax Verstappen has ended speculation about his future in Formula One by signing a new contract with Red Bull that will extend to the end of 2030.
BBC SportPublished Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract at Red Bull until the end of 2030.
Sky SportsThursday 20 August 2026 08:04, UK Max Verstappen has signed a new long-term Red Bull contract to end speculation over his future.
Bleacher ReportRed Bull Racing announced Thursday that Max Verstappen has signed an extension through the 2030 Formula One season.
Yahoo SportsDays before the Dutch Grand Prix, Verstappen and the team announced a new contract, one set to keep Verstappen with Red Bull through 2030. The news puts to rest countless stories about Verstappen's future, stories that included thoughts of a shocking move to a rival team, or even Verstappen stepping away from the sport itself.
SB NationDays before the Dutch Grand Prix, Verstappen and the team announced a new contract, one set to keep Verstappen with Red Bull through 2030. The news puts to rest countless stories about Verstappen’s future, stories that included thoughts of a shocking move to a rival team, or even Verstappen stepping away from the sport itself.
NDTV Sports"Simply Lovely": Max Verstappen Signs New Red Bull Contract Until 2030 File image of Max Verstappen
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The Dutchman's new contract ties him to Red Bull for the remainder of the decade. In theory, that should provide further doubt as to his status for the foreseeable future.
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Sky SportsThe new contract will see him stay at Red Bull until at least 2030. More to follow...
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"The big one to keep an eye out for is Red Bull, because they have been a bit more inconsistent and there's a bit of a battle on for them to play catch-up.
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"Having Max continue with us and retaining the best driver on the grid is fantastic news for everyone at Red Bull, Oracle Red Bull Racing, as well as F1 and motorsport as a whole," said Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies.
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SB Nation“Having Max continue with us and retaining the best driver on the grid is fantastic news for everyone at Red Bull, Oracle Red Bull Racing, as well as F1 and motorsport as a whole,” said Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies.
Bleacher Report"I am really pleased with the contract extension," the four-time F1 champion said. "We have the best people and I'm excited to keep working together with everyone to get back to the top again. This remains the ultimate goal that all of us have been working towards and will continue to pursue. I want to thank Red Bull, (team principal Laurent Mekies) and everyone at Oracle Red Bull Racing for the trust they put in me."
The Guardian Sport“Very few partnerships in sport achieve what Max and this team have,” he said. “Since the very beginning, Max has embodied everything that makes Oracle Red Bull Racing special: uncompromising competitiveness, relentless determination and the courage to challenge convention. His impact on our team and on Red Bull’s motor sport story has been transformational, and he has been fundamental to everything we have accomplished together.”
BBC Sport"We have the best people and I'm excited to keep working together with everyone to get back to the top again," said Verstappen, 28.
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"I have always said it: The Team is like a second family for me and I feel very at home. I came to the Team hoping to be able to win races. What we went on to achieve together has been simply lovely and we have shared many incredible moments and won four World Championships. To continue this journey with the same Team that I have been with my whole career is really special and something I have always wanted to do," continued Verstappen.
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SB Nation”I have always said it: The Team is like a second family for me and I feel very at home. I came to the Team hoping to be able to win races. What we went on to achieve together has been simply lovely and we have shared many incredible moments and won four World Championships. To continue this journey with the same Team that I have been with my whole career is really special and something I have always wanted to do,” continued Verstappen.
The Guardian Sport“I have always said it: the team is like a second family for me and I feel very at home. I came to the team hoping to be able to win races. What we went on to achieve together has been simply lovely and we have shared many incredible moments and won four world championships.”
BBC Sport"I came to the team hoping to be able to win races. What we went on to achieve together has been simply lovely and we have shared many incredible moments and won four World Championships.
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Having committed his future to Red Bull, Verstappen also expressed his confidence in the team principal, Laurent Mekies, who took over from Christian Horner in July last season.
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Bleacher ReportAlas, Verstappen continues to believe in Red Bull's direction, and this is a significant show of faith in Mekies, who replaced Christian Horner as team principal last July.
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02 The Guardian Sport However, going into his home race this weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix, the 28-year-old and Red Bull announced that they would continue what has been an enormously successful partnership to the end of the decade.
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03 Yahoo Sports "Getting to work with Laurent now for over a year has also been great, I see a clear vision he has for the Team. Everyone in Milton Keynes believes in what we are building and I am looking forward to the next chapter, fighting for more victories and competing for championships as we continue to shape the future of this Team.
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04 SB Nation “Getting to work with Laurent now for over a year has also been great, I see a clear vision he has for the Team. Everyone in Milton Keynes believes in what we are building and I am looking forward to the next chapter, fighting for more victories and competing for championships as we continue to shape the future of this Team.
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05 NDTV Sports Mercedes And Max Verstappen: What To Watch As F1 Returns For Dutch GP File image of Max Verstappen
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06 Bleacher Report Verstappen was runner-up to Lando Norris in the 2025 drivers' standings. He had a sluggish start to the year and mounted a comeback attempt in the second half.
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07 BBC Sport The move should end speculation about the Dutchman's future at the end of this season, after he had been linked with potential moves to Mercedes or McLaren.
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