Max Verstappen extends Red Bull contract through 2030

Max Verstappen will remain with Red Bull Racing until the end of the 2030 Formula 1 season, the team announced Thursday. This new deal significantly extends the Dutch driver's tenure with the Austrian-British racing team, as his previous contract was set to expire after 2028.

Verstappen, who has been a dominant force in Formula 1, securing four consecutive world championships from 2021 to 2024, expressed his satisfaction with the extension. "We have the best people, and I am happy to continue working on getting back to the top with them," Verstappen stated.

The announcement comes at a time when Verstappen's performance has seen a dip compared to his peak years. After his four-year championship streak, he was dethroned by McLaren's Lando Norris in the 2025 season. Currently, halfway through the ongoing season, Verstappen sits in sixth place in the World Championship standings.