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Verstappen Signs Red Bull Contract Through 2030, Ending Future Speculation
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Verstappen Signs Red Bull Contract Through 2030, Ending Future Speculation

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen has extended his contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030.
  • The announcement comes amid speculation about the Dutch driver's future in the sport.
  • Verstappen has been with Red Bull for a decade, securing four world titles and 71 race wins.

Max Verstappen has put an end to speculation about his Formula 1 future by signing a contract extension with Red Bull that will keep him with the team until the end of 2030. The announcement was made by the team on Thursday, emphasizing a commitment that goes beyond their already "extraordinary alliance."

We have the best people, and I'm excited to continue working with everyone to get back to the top.

— Max VerstappenThe Dutch driver expressed his enthusiasm for continuing his partnership with Red Bull.

The deal, extending his previous contract which was set to expire at the end of 2028, was revealed as the team prepares for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. Verstappen, who has been a key figure for Red Bull for the past decade, expressed his excitement about continuing his work with the team. "We have the best people, and I'm excited to continue working with everyone to get back to the top," the 28-year-old driver stated in the team's press release.

Verstappen described Red Bull as a "second family" and said he feels "at home" with the team. He recalled joining with the ambition to win races, a goal they have achieved spectacularly together. "What we have achieved together is simply beautiful," he added.

The team is like a second family for me and I feel at home.

— Max VerstappenVerstappen described his relationship with the Red Bull team.

Despite the contract extension, Verstappen's current season has been more challenging than anticipated. He has not won a Grand Prix in the first half of the season and currently sits sixth in the drivers' standings. Rumors about his potential departure or even exit from Formula 1 had circulated due to perceived performance issues with the Red Bull car this year. During his ten seasons with the team, Verstappen has secured four world championships and 71 race victories, contributing to two constructors' titles for Red Bull. He achieved three consecutive victories from 2021 but finished second in the last two editions behind McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

I came to the team hoping to win races. What we ended up achieving together is simply beautiful.

— Max VerstappenThe driver reflected on his successful tenure with Red Bull.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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