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Horner says Verstappen was already contracted to Red Bull through 2028

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The former team principal sees Max Verstappen’s new deal, which runs to the end of 2030, as a continuation of an existing agreement.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · · 1 min

Christian Horner says Max Verstappen was already under contract to Red Bull through 2028 and views the latest extension as a continuation of that deal.

Verstappen extended his contract around the most recent Dutch Grand Prix, with the new term running to the end of 2030. Horner, Red Bull’s former team principal, said on Up to Speed that he was pleased Verstappen had committed to the team.

He also said people do not know what conditions and clauses the agreement contains.

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