- Max Verstappen has ended speculation surrounding his Formula 1 future by signing a new long-term deal with Red Bull until 2030.
- The four-time world champion had previously been linked with potential switches to Mercedes and McLaren amid dissatisfaction with F1's new regulations.
- Verstappen described Red Bull as a second family and expressed his desire to remain with the team where he has spent his entire career.
- The commitment comes despite a difficult 2026 season so far, with the Dutchman currently sitting sixth in the drivers' standings.
- Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies hailed retaining the best driver on the grid as fantastic news for the team and motorsport as a whole.
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