Max Verstappen extends Red Bull contract until 2030 amid retirement thoughts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:12 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Max Verstappen revealed he was close to retiring before extending his contract with Red Bull until 2030. The four-time world champion, currently sixth in the drivers' standings, expressed dissatisfaction with the new generation of F1 cars but ultimately decided against switching teams. Verstappen indicated a desire to finish his career with Red Bull and aims to add a fourth win at the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend before the event drops from the calendar next year.
- •Verstappen signs a four-year contract extension with Red Bull.
- •He has struggled in the current season, remaining winless so far.
- •Verstappen considered retirement before the contract extension announcement.
- •He is competing at the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend.
- •Next year, the Dutch Grand Prix will be removed from the calendar.
- 11:12 AMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen reveals how ‘close’ he was to F1 retirement before Red Bull extension
"The four-time world champion has penned an extension with Red Bull until 2030 ahead of his home race this weekend
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