Red Bull boss Helmut Marko revealed world champion Max Verstappen has a sensational escape clause in his new bumper £40 million-a-year F1 contract.
The Dutchman claimed his maiden world title last year in dramatic and controversial scenes on the final lap of the last race in Abu Dhabi. After clashing with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton on a number of occasions throughout the season, Verstappen won his duel with the Brit to emerge triumphant.
As a reward for his successful 2021 campaign, Verstappen was awarded a new deal that sees him earn £40m each year and ties him to Red Bull until after his 30th birthday. However, Marko has admitted the 24-year-old had a release clause inserted to ensure the team have an incentive to build a competitive car.
