Max Verstappen signs contract extension with Red Bull until 2030
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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Max Verstappen has officially extended his contract with Red Bull Racing, committing to the team until the end of the 2030 Formula 1 season. Previously contracted until 2028, Verstappen faced speculation about his future due to his long-standing dissatisfaction with the new generation of cars. Despite interest from rival teams, he decided to remain with Red Bull, emphasizing his connection to the team and the goal of returning to winning form. This announcement was made just ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend.
- •Verstappen's deal was extended from 2028 to 2030.
- •Speculation linked Verstappen to Mercedes and McLaren earlier this year.
- •Verstappen cites Red Bull as a second family and aims for more victories.
- •Announcement occurs ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen re-signs with Red Bull Racing through the 2030 Formula 1 season
- 12:02 PMRacer — Verstappen commits to Red Bull through 2030
- 11:26 AMESPN — Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull deal to 2030
- 10:34 AMMotorsport.com — F1 fans declare silly season over after Max Verstappen Red Bull contract announcement
- 10:17 AMMotorsport.com — Is Max Verstappen’s Red Bull contract renewal all that surprising? Our writers have their say
- 8:13 AMThe Guardian Sport — Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract to stay in F1 until 2030
- 7:31 AMYahoo Sports — Verstappen Squashes F1 Exit Rumours after New Long-Term Red Bull Contract
- 7:19 AMAutosport — Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030
"Dutch driver had been linked with Mercedes and McLaren Verstappen: ‘The team is like a second family for me’ Max Verstappen has ended speculation about his future in Formula One by signing a new contract with Red Bull that will extend to the end of 2030. The four-time champion had been linked with potential moves to Mercedes and McLaren and had also intimated that he might call time on his F1 career because he was so unhappy with the new regulations imposed this season and they way they have effected his enjoyment of racing. Continue reading...
"Formula 1 fans have joked that 'silly season' is over after four-time champion Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull. Verstappen had been linked to Mercedes and McLaren for some time amid a string of personnel changes and performance difficulties at Red Bull. But the four-time champion put an end to speculation regarding his future by signing a two-year contract extension ...Keep reading
"Max Verstappen had quashed any speculation about his future in Formula 1 by signing a new contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030. While Verstappen’s current deal already extended until the end of 2028, his dislike for the new generation of cars and exploits in other disciplines of motorsport had led to question marks over whether he would see out his term with the team. But Red Bull ...Keep reading
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 12:03 PMMax Verstappen re-signs with Red Bull Racing through the 2030 Formula 1 season
Verstappen's future had been the subject of much speculation in recent months.
- RacerAug 20, 2026, 12:02 PMVerstappen commits to Red Bull through 2030
The four-time world champion’s future has been the center of speculation on multiple occasions in recent seasons, with this year seeing him linked with a potential move to McLaren as well as Mercedes. However, Verstappen has now ended the uncertainty by agreeing terms to remain at Red Bull for the next four years.
- ESPNAug 20, 2026, 11:26 AMMax Verstappen signs new Red Bull deal to 2030
Max Verstappen has ended speculation over his Formula 1 future by signing a contract extension with Red Bull through to 2030.
- Motorsport.comAug 20, 2026, 10:34 AMF1 fans declare silly season over after Max Verstappen Red Bull contract announcement
Formula 1 fans have joked that 'silly season' is over after four-time champion Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull. Verstappen had been linked to Mercedes and McLaren for some time amid a string of personnel changes and performance difficulties at Red Bull. But the four-time champion put an end to speculation regarding his future by signing a two-year contract extension ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 20, 2026, 10:17 AMIs Max Verstappen’s Red Bull contract renewal all that surprising? Our writers have their say
The wild rumours of a shock switch to Mercedes or McLaren were silenced this morning when Max Verstappen confirmed a new deal to stay with Red Bull for a further three Formula 1 seasons. The Dutchman announced a new contract with Red Bull that runs until the end of F1’s current era in 2030, putting an end to any speculation swirling about his trust in the team and his love for F1... for ...Keep reading
- The Guardian SportAug 20, 2026, 8:13 AMMax Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract to stay in F1 until 2030
Dutch driver had been linked with Mercedes and McLaren Verstappen: ‘The team is like a second family for me’ Max Verstappen has ended speculation about his future in Formula One by signing a new contract with Red Bull that will extend to the end of 2030. The four-time champion had been linked with potential moves to Mercedes and McLaren and had also intimated that he might call time on his F1 career because he was so unhappy with the new regulations imposed this season and they way they have effected his enjoyment of racing. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:31 AMVerstappen Squashes F1 Exit Rumours after New Long-Term Red Bull Contract
Max Verstappen has further extended his stay at Red Bull Racing after signing a new long-term contract to remain with the team until F1 2030. Amid fresh typical rumour relating to Verstappen and his future in F1, the Dutchman has…
- AutosportAug 20, 2026, 7:19 AMVerstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030
Max Verstappen had quashed any speculation about his future in Formula 1 by signing a new contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030. While Verstappen’s current deal already extended until the end of 2028, his dislike for the new generation of cars and exploits in other disciplines of motorsport had led to question marks over whether he would see out his term with the team. But Red Bull ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 20, 2026, 7:16 AMMax Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030
Max Verstappen had quashed any speculation about his future in Formula 1 by signing a new contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030. While Verstappen’s current deal already extended until the end of 2028, his dislike for the new generation of cars and exploits in other disciplines of motorsport had led to question marks over whether he would see out his term with the team. But Red Bull ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:16 AMMax Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030
Verstappen will not leave F1 anytime soon as he agrees fresh F1 deal with Red Bull
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:12 AMVerstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.
- BBC SportAug 20, 2026, 7:09 AMVerstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:04 AMMax Verstappen Extends Red Bull Contract
Oracle Red Bull Racing has today confirmed that Max Verstappen will continue with the team until the end of the 2030 Formula One season, extending…
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:02 AMMax Verstappen confirms Red Bull Racing commitment until 2030 F1 season
It's now official: Max Verstappen will remain with Red Bull Racing until 2030. Four-time world champion Verstappen has reaffirmed his commitment to the Austrian team.
- Sky Sports—'I’m excited to keep working together ' | Verstappen signs new contract with Red Bull
Max Verstappen explains why he has signed a new contract with Red Bull until 2030.
- Sky Sports—Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract
Max Verstappen has signed a new long-term Red Bull contract to end speculation over his future.
- Formula1.com—Verstappen signs Red Bull contract extension until 2030
Max Verstappen will continue his journey with Red Bull into the 2030 season.
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