Max Verstappen signs new F1 contract with Red Bull until 2030

Max Verstappen signs new F1 contract with Red Bull until 2030Four-time F1 World Drivers’ Champion’s new deal puts to rest rumours that he would exit the team at the end of 2028 season.Multiple Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract with Red Bull Racing until the end of 2030, the team announced, ending speculation over his future in the sport.“Four more years of full send. We are delighted to announce that Max has signed a contract extension with the team until the end of 2030,” Red Bull said on X on Thursday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Messi scores emotional first goal since father’s death in draw versus Unionlist 2 of 3Tennis: Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev knocked out of Cincinnati Openlist 3 of 3Premier League form guide: Ranking the title contenders for 2026-27 seasonend of listThe news came with preparations in full swing for Verstappen’s home race this Sunday, the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, and will delight his thousands of orange-clad fans.Verstappen is one of the most successful Formula One drivers of all time, dominating the sport with four consecutive world championships from 2021.But results have been harder to come by this season, with the 28-year-old failing to see a chequered flag in the first half of the year and sitting sixth in the drivers’ championship.“This commitment is about more than continuing an already extraordinary alliance,” the team said in its statement.“It is a powerful statement of mutual trust and ambition – and a shared decision to shape the future together.”The uncompetitive nature of the Red Bull car this year has led many to speculate that the mercurial Dutchman could switch to another team or even leave Formula One entirely.But Verstappen said he was keen to get the team back to winning ways.“We have the best people and I’m excited to keep working together with everyone to get back to the top again,” he was quoted as saying.Verstappen is yet to win a Grand Prix in the 2026 season, and he sits in sixth place in the 2026 Formula One Drivers’ Championship after 11 rounds [Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images]Dutch courage needed this weekendThe news adds even more spice to the last-ever edition of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.