Max Verstappen considers lucrative Red Bull contract extension offer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:09 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Max Verstappen is engaged in discussions with Red Bull Racing regarding a potential contract extension that could run through 2029. Despite an existing contract that lasts until 2028, Red Bull is reportedly offering a significant pay raise, adding to his current annual salary of €65 million. The new deal is conditioned upon the elimination of any exit clauses that would allow Verstappen to leave for another team under specific circumstances. While Red Bull seeks to secure Verstappen's commitment amid rumors connecting him to Mercedes, he is not in a hurry to finalize the agreement, as his management believes they hold a strong position in negotiations.
- •Verstappen's current contract with Red Bull ends in 2028.
- •Red Bull is proposing an extension and a pay increase.
- •The deal would remove existing performance-based exit clauses.
- •Mercedes is reportedly finalizing their driver lineup, limiting Verstappen's options.
- •Negotiations have been ongoing for several weeks.
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