Verstappen to stay at Red Bull until 2030 end
Dutch driver had ignited rumours of a move next summer, but has decided to stay put
After a lot of rumours about potential moves to teams like Mercedes and McLaren, Red Bulls’ Max Verstappen has finally committed to a new deal with the Milton Keynes-based outfit that will see him race for the team through to 2030.
The Dutchman first joined the Austrian team in 2016 in a mid-season promotion from sister team Toro Rosso (now named Racing Bulls), and has gone on to achieve a spectacular 71 victories and four Drivers’ Championships.
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His most recent triumph in 2024 was followed by McLaren clinching both titles last season, when a stunning comeback by Verstappen resulted in him losing out on a fifth championship by just two points to Lando Norris.
However, Red Bull have dropped further down the pecking order under the new regulations, leading to speculation that the 28-year-old was beginning to explore options at other teams despite his previous contract lasting until 2028.
The announcement, which comes in the build-up to Verstappen’s home race in the Netherlands, brings a definitive end to all the talk and highlights his belief that under the leadership of Laurent Mekies, Red Bull will return to race-winning ways sooner rather than later.
