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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Giles Richards in Zandvoort

Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract to stay in F1 until 2030

Max Verstappen and Red Bull team principal, Laurent Mekies, shake hands
Max Verstappen and Red Bull team principal, Laurent Mekies. Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty Images

Max Verstappen has ended speculation about his future in Formula One by signing a new contract with his Red Bull team that will extend to the end of 2030, after almost 18 months of uncertainty around the Dutchman.

After being linked with moves to Mercedes and McLaren, Verstappen’s commitment to Red Bull ensures that all the major seats in the leading F1 teams are now locked in for next year, just as the sport’s silly season in terms of transfer speculation is beginning.

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