Verstappen signs Red Bull contract extension amid driver market impact

First reported 1 day, 13 hours ago · latest 5 hours ago

Max Verstappen extended his Red Bull contract, confirmed by team figures and reports. The deal, reportedly worth up to 115 million euros annually, impacts the driver market and follows Laurent Mekies' presentation. Reaction from Red Bull and paddock analysis emerged.

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The Race questions if stand-ins expose F1's ease, ESPN focuses on driver market implications, PlanetF1 quotes Laurent Mekies on the decision, RaceFans asks why Verstappen stayed, and social posts detail salary figures. No official FIA document present.

Recommended first read: PlanetF1 provides the most complete coverage, including team boss Laurent Mekies' explanation and context, with an image and no paywall.

Verstappen signs Red Bull contract extension amid driver market impact

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Verstappen signs Red Bull contract extension amid driver market impact

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[ErikvHaren] The deal between Max Verstappen and Red Bull came from a PowerPoint presentation by Laurent Mekies.

[Marc Limacher] I hear that Max Verstappen will receive a salary of 92 million euros per year starting in 2027 at Red Bull Racing, with bonuses allowing him to reach 115 million euros per season. That's a total deal of 460 million euros.