Verstappen Red Bull deal carries 2026 performance exit clause
ESPN reporting confirms Max Verstappen's Red Bull contract through 2028 includes performance-related exit clauses that can be triggered after the 2026 season, tied to team results.
Contract details confirmed
Max Verstappen's Red Bull contract through 2028 includes performance-related exit clauses that can be triggered after the 2026 season, tied to team results.[1]
Clause mechanics
The agreement runs to the end of 2028. The clauses activate based on Red Bull's championship standing or results in 2026, giving Verstappen an option to depart at the close of that year.[1] Formula1.com notes the presence of performance-based get-out clauses in the deal.[2]
Broader context at Spa
The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa provides the latest backdrop for ongoing contract speculation. Similar clauses existed in prior seasons without immediate departure.
Related reading
- [1]Everything we know (and don't) about Max Verstappen's future (espn). Accessed 2026-07-12.
- [2]How long do the drivers' current contracts last? (formula1). Accessed 2026-07-12.