Max Verstappen confirms commitment to Red Bull through 2030

After signing a new deal to remain at Red Bull until the end of 2030, Max Verstappen has said he never felt the desire to switch teams and revealed he was closer to leaving the sport entirely than signing for a rival.

After signing a contract extension with Red Bull to 2030, Max Verstappen says he was "closer to retiring" from F1 "than changing teams".

After signing a contract extension with Red Bull to 2030, Max Verstappen says he was "closer to retiring" from F1 "than changing teams".

Max Verstappen hasn't put a timescale on his eventual retirement from Formula 1, but it is now further away than it appeared just a few months ago. The announcement that he has renewed his contract with Red Bull until 2030 ends months of speculation about his future – including the possibility of moving to another team. It also introduces the potential for him to stay for even longer ...Keep reading

After renewing with Red Bull until 2030, Verstappen explained how his dislike of the latest F1 regulations was a bigger factor in his thinking than his dissatisfaction with Red Bull's car

Max Verstappen said he came closer to retiring from Formula 1 than joining a rival team as he explained his reasons for extending his Red Bull contract.