Max Verstappen commits to Oracle Red Bull Racing through 2030
Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Oracle Red Bull Racing on August 20, 2026, keeping him with the team until the end of the 2030 season. The announcement arrived hours before the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. His prior deal ran through 2028. Verstappen remains sixth in the championship standings.
Contract Extension Confirmed
Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Oracle Red Bull Racing on August 20, 2026. The deal keeps him at the team until the end of the 2030 season.[1]
The announcement came hours before the Dutch Grand Prix weekend at Zandvoort. Verstappen's previous agreement ran through 2028.[2]
Red Bull confirmed the extension in an official statement. Verstappen expressed satisfaction with the terms and the team environment.[3]
He currently sits sixth in the Drivers' Championship, 110 points behind the leader after 11 races.[4]
Background and Timing
The four-time world champion joined Red Bull's junior program years earlier and moved to the senior team in 2016. He has recorded 71 victories with the squad.[1]
Future Outlook
Related reading
- [1]Verstappen signs contract extension with Red Bull until the end of 2030 ahead of Dutch Grand Prix (formula1). Accessed 2026-08-20.
- [2]Max Verstappen: Red Bull driver signs new contract extension until 2030 Formula 1 season ahead of Dutch Grand Prix (skysports). Accessed 2026-08-20.
- [3]Max Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030 (motorsport). Accessed 2026-08-20.
- [4]Max Verstappen ends F1 speculation by signing new Red Bull contract to 2030 (espn). Accessed 2026-08-20.