Max Verstappen will remain with Red Bull Racing until the end of the 2030 Formula 1 season. The decision ends months of speculation about his future. It also reportedly comes with a huge financial commitment from the team.F1 business journalist Marc Limacher claims Verstappen will earn €92 million ($107 million) per year from 2027. Performance bonuses could reportedly take that figure to €115 million ($134 million) per season. The four-year deal could therefore be worth €460 million ($538 million). Red Bull and Verstappen have not officially confirmed these figures.
Max Verstappen’s reported $500 million+ deal shows Red Bull’s huge commitment
Red Bull confirmed ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix that Max Verstappen had signed a contract extension through the end of 2030. The announcement finally settled one of the biggest questions in the F1 driver market.According to Limacher, the deal includes a reported annual salary of €92 million from 2027. Bonuses could add another €23 million each year. That would take his possible yearly earnings to €115 million.If Verstappen reaches the maximum amount in every season from 2027 to 2030, the total would reach €460 million.However, these numbers have not been officially confirmed. The exact terms of Verstappen’s contract remain private. Therefore, the figures should be viewed as reported details rather than confirmed facts.The reported package shows how important Verstappen is to Red Bull. The Dutch driver has won four straight Drivers’ Championships from 2021 to 2024. He has also become the face of Red Bull’s modern F1 era.His decision to stay is even more significant because Red Bull has faced difficulties under the new 2026 regulations. Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren have shown strong form. This led to repeated speculation that Verstappen could consider moving to another team.
Max Verstappen keen to continue with Red Bull
Mercedes was regularly linked with the four-time world champion. His future became one of the biggest talking points in the paddock. Instead, Max Verstappen decided to continue with Red Bull.“I’ve always said it: the team is like a second family to me, and I feel very comfortable here. I came to this team hoping to win races. What we have achieved together has been simply wonderful- we have experienced many incredible moments and won four world championships,” Red Bull quoted Verstappen as saying.Verstappen also backed Red Bull’s new leadership under team principal Laurent Mekies. He praised Mekies and his plans for the team.“To continue this journey with the same team where I have spent my entire career is something very special and something I have always wanted,” Verstappen added.Mekies knows that keeping Verstappen is only the beginning. Red Bull must now build a car capable of fighting for more championships.“We’re not there yet. There are still more races to win, more milestones to reach, and more history to write”, he stated.Verstappen’s decision has ended the biggest F1 guessing game. He will not leave Red Bull for now. If the reported figures are accurate, the team has made one of the biggest financial commitments in Formula 1 to keep its star driver.
