The most recent Formula One champion Max Verstappen has locked into a new deal that keeps him with Red Bull until 2028. On Thursday, the 24-year -old was rewarded for beating Lewis Hamilton to win his first world championship. Verstappen made his F1 debut at the young age of 17.
Verstappen said in a statement “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.”
Verstappen will open his title defense in Bahrain on March 20. Christian Horner, the team principal said “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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