Max Verstappen bombshell: Under contract with Red Bull Racing until the end of 2030!

On the morning of 20 August, Red Bull Racing confirmed that Max Verstappen will remain with the team until the end of the 2030 Formula 1 season, extending one of the most successful and defining partnerships in the history of Formula 1.

The four-time world champion will continue to be at the heart of Oracle Red Bull Racing as the team embarks on the next chapter of its journey.

Since joining the Red Bull Junior Programme in 2014 and making his team debut in 2016 – when he immediately secured his very first Grand Prix victory – Max has become far more than just a driver. He is an integral part of Oracle Red Bull Racing’s history, identity and success.

Together, Max and the team have secured four Drivers’ World Championship titles, two Constructors’ World Championship titles and 71 Grand Prix victories, creating some of the most memorable moments in the modern Formula 1 era.

As they prepare to embark on Seasons 12 to 15 together, this commitment is about more than simply continuing an already extraordinary partnership. It is a strong commitment to mutual trust and ambition – and a joint decision to shape the future together.

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Max Verstappen: “I’m delighted about the contract extension. We have the best people, and I’m looking forward to continuing to work with everyone to return to the top. That remains the ultimate goal we’ve all been working towards and which we will continue to pursue. I’d like to thank Red Bull, Laurent and everyone at Oracle Red Bull Racing for the trust they’ve placed in me.”

“I’ve always said it: the team is like a second family to me, and I feel very much at home here. I joined the team in the hope of winning races. What we’ve achieved together has been simply brilliant – we’ve experienced so many incredible moments and won four world championships. Continuing this journey with the same team where I’ve spent my entire career is something very special and something I’ve always wanted.”

“Working with Laurent, which has now been going on for over a year, has also been brilliant; I can see that he has a clear vision for the team. Everyone in Milton Keynes believes in what we’re building, and I’m looking forward to the next chapter, where we’ll fight for more victories and compete for championships whilst continuing to shape the future of this team.”

“Making this announcement during the final Grand Prix at Zandvoort is a wonderful moment for me too. Hopefully we can give the fans a special send-off for the season-ending race.”

Laurent Mekies, CEO and Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing: “The fact that Max is staying with us and that we can retain the best driver on the grid is fantastic news for everyone at Red Bull, Oracle Red Bull Racing, as well as for Formula 1 and motorsport as a whole.”

“Very few partnerships in sport achieve what Max and this team have achieved. From the very beginning, Max has embodied everything that makes Oracle Red Bull Racing so special: uncompromising competitiveness, relentless determination and the courage to challenge conventions. His influence on our team and on Red Bull’s motorsport history has been groundbreaking, and he has been instrumental in everything we have achieved together.”

“The decision to continue on this journey together is based on the trust that Max and the team have built up over many years, as well as on Max’s trust in our staff, our culture and our vision for the future. This relationship, forged in equal measure through championship successes, intense battles and challenging moments, has only grown stronger – and has thus become one of Formula 1’s greatest success stories.”

“But we’re not there yet. There are more races to win, further milestones to reach and more history to make. Together, we’re raising the bar ever higher – with the same determination that has taken us to the top of the sport, and with even greater confidence in what we can achieve. As we move forward, many things will evolve, but our ambition remains unchanged – united by a single direction, a single vision, a single team.”