Verstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract at Red Bull until the end of 2030.

The move should end speculation about the Dutchman's future at the end of this season, after he had been linked with potential moves to Mercedes or McLaren.

Verstappen was previously contracted to the end of 2028, but there were clauses in his contract that would have allowed him to leave at the end of the current Formula 1 season had he wanted.

"We have the best people and I'm excited to keep working together with everyone to get back to the top again," said Verstappen, 28.

"This remains the ultimate goal that all of us have been working towards and will continue to pursue.

"I have always said it: the team is like a second family for me and I feel very at home.

"I came to the team hoping to be able to win races. What we went on to achieve together has been simply lovely and we have shared many incredible moments and won four World Championships.

"To continue this journey with the same team that I have been with my whole career is really special and something I have always wanted to do."