Verstappen stays with Red Bull until 2028 after his contract renewal
MILTON KEYNES – The Oracle Red Bull Racing Team are proudly announced that their main driver, 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Champion, Max Verstappen, on March 3, 2022, has officially renewed his contract with the British-Austrian constructor at least until the end of 2028 season. The 24 year-old Dutchman initially signed the contract from 2016 until 2023, but Verstappen wants more for the constructor, as he poised to be the next Sebastian Vettel, who had formerly won four world titles with Red Bull Racing from 2010 to 2013.
Verstappen said: "I really enjoy being part of the Oracle Red Bull Racing Team, so choosing to stay to the 2028 season was an easy decision. I love this Team and last year was simply incredible, our goal since we came together in 2016 was to win the championship and we have done that, so now it’s about keeping the number one on the car long-term."
Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner is also extremely excited with Verstappen's new contract renewal by saying: "To have Max signed with Oracle Red Bull Racing through to the end of 2028 is a real statement of intent. Our immediate focus is on retaining Max's World Championship title, but this deal also shows he is a part of the Team's long-term planning. With the Red Bull Powertrains division working towards the new engine regulations for 2026 we wanted to make sure we had the best driver on the grid secured for that car."
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