Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull through F1 2030
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:27 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Max Verstappen confirmed a contract extension with Red Bull Racing that will keep him with the team until the end of the 2030 season. This announcement puts to rest speculation about a possible move to Mercedes or McLaren. The extension is seen as crucial for Red Bull amidst challenges in car development and recent performance struggles, as they sit fourth in the championship. Team principal Laurent Mekies views this commitment as a critical boost to their long-term strategy, despite the team being positioned behind competitors. Further details regarding the contract's terms have yet to be released.
- •Verstappen signed an extension until the end of F1 2030.
- •Speculation about a switch to other teams has ended.
- •Red Bull currently ranks fourth in the championship.
- •Team principal Laurent Mekies prioritizes long-term stability.
- •Details of the contract's terms are still pending.
- 10:27 AMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen's Red Bull commitment hailed as "important vindication" of Laurent Mekies
- 10:27 AMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen's Red Bull commitment hailed as "important vindication" of Laurent Mekies
- 10:17 AMYahoo Sports — What does Max Verstappen's new contract say about Red Bull and his F1 future? Our writers have their say
"F1 TV analyst Alex Brundle has hailed Max Verstappen's long-term commitment to Red Bull as a strong endorsement of Laurent Mekies' leadership. Following months of speculation regarding his future in Formula 1, the four-time champion put an end to the paddock rumours by signing a new contract that keeps him at the Milton Keynes outfit until the end of 2030. Red Bull has endured a ...Keep reading
"A show of faith in Laurent Mekies or his only real option – our writers share their verdict on the Dutchman's F1 contract renewal
"Alex Brundle believes Max Verstappen’s new long-term Red Bull deal is a major vote of confidence in Laurent Mekies
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 22, 2026, 10:27 AMMax Verstappen's Red Bull commitment hailed as "important vindication" of Laurent Mekies
F1 TV analyst Alex Brundle has hailed Max Verstappen's long-term commitment to Red Bull as a strong endorsement of Laurent Mekies' leadership. Following months of speculation regarding his future in Formula 1, the four-time champion put an end to the paddock rumours by signing a new contract that keeps him at the Milton Keynes outfit until the end of 2030. Red Bull has endured a ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:27 AMMax Verstappen's Red Bull commitment hailed as "important vindication" of Laurent Mekies
Alex Brundle believes Max Verstappen’s new long-term Red Bull deal is a major vote of confidence in Laurent Mekies
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:17 AMWhat does Max Verstappen's new contract say about Red Bull and his F1 future? Our writers have their say
A show of faith in Laurent Mekies or his only real option – our writers share their verdict on the Dutchman's F1 contract renewal
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