Reigning Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen has signed a long-term contract extension with the Oracle Red Bull Racing Team. The 24-year-old’s new contract runs through the end of 2028.
“I really enjoy being part of the Oracle Red Bull Racing Team so choosing to stay to the 2028 season was an easy decision,” Verstappen said. “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.”
Verstappen won eight times in 2021 to beat Lewis Hamilton for the championship.
“To have Max signed with Oracle Red Bull Racing through to the end of 2028 is a real statement of intent,” said Oracle Red Bull Racing CEO and Team Principal Christian Horner. “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.”
The new five-year extension adds to Verstappen’s original contract which runs through 2023.