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Max Verstappen celebrates with the trophy wrapped up his fourth win of the season in Monaco and his 39th victory. Photo: ANI.

Max Verstappen extends F1 contract with Red Bull to 2030

Max Emilian Verstappen is one of the most successful F1 racers in the world, being a four-time world champion.

2 min read | Published - 20 Aug 2026, 02:44 pm

WRITTEN BY - AP VIA PTI

London: Dutch-Belgian racing driver four-time world champion Max Verstappen has extended his Formula 1 contract with Red Bull Racing to 2030, the team announced Thursday.

“Four more years of full send ✍️

We’re delighted to announce that Max has signed a contract extension with the Team until the end of 2030 🦁”

Read the X post of Red Bull Racing.

Four more years of full send ✍️

We’re delighted to announce that Max has signed a contract extension with the Team until the end of 2030 🦁#F1 pic.twitter.com/7u1TgslIvS
— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) August 20, 2026

Verstappen has won four world driving championships since making his debut with the team in 2016 and has 71 Grand Prix victories.

Verstappen was born in Hasselt in Belgium and grew up in Maaseik. He is the son of former Dutch Formula One driver Jos Verstappen and Belgian former kart racer Sophie Kumpen.