Stefano Domenicali comments on Max Verstappen's contract extension with Red Bull
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:26 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali expressed enthusiasm following Max Verstappen's decision to extend his contract with Red Bull Racing. The new deal prolongs Verstappen's tenure with the team until the end of 2030, alleviating concerns about his potential departure from the sport. This extension confirms Verstappen's commitment to Red Bull during a period of speculation regarding his future, which had included discussions about his leaving F1. Domenicali highlighted Verstappen's significant role in the series and the importance of his presence in the sport.
- •Verstappen has signed a new deal with Red Bull until 2030.
- •Domenicali highlighted the importance of Verstappen in F1.
- •The extension ends speculation about Verstappen's potential departure.
- •Verstappen is a four-time world champion.
- 12:26 PMMotorsport.com — Stefano Domenicali "cannot see" F1 without Max Verstappen
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — Stefano Domenicali "cannot see" F1 without Max Verstappen
"Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali has responded buoyantly to Max Verstappen extending his Red Bull contract. The four-time world champion announced on Thursday that he’d signed a new deal with the Austrian outfit, taking the expiry date from the end of 2028 to the end of 2030. It has therefore ended speculation that the 28-year-old may depart F1 in the coming seasons, which is talk that ...Keep reading
"The Red Bull driver announced his contract extension on Thursday, meaning it will now expire in 2030
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 23, 2026, 12:26 PMStefano Domenicali "cannot see" F1 without Max Verstappen
Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali has responded buoyantly to Max Verstappen extending his Red Bull contract. The four-time world champion announced on Thursday that he’d signed a new deal with the Austrian outfit, taking the expiry date from the end of 2028 to the end of 2030. It has therefore ended speculation that the 28-year-old may depart F1 in the coming seasons, which is talk that ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 12:26 PMStefano Domenicali "cannot see" F1 without Max Verstappen
The Red Bull driver announced his contract extension on Thursday, meaning it will now expire in 2030
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