Verstappen's Decision Reveals the Tension Between F1's Rebels and Its Status Quo Max Verstappen's announcement that he extended his contract with Red Bull to 2030 has left many in the Formula One paddock wondering what might have been.
The four time world champion had been linked with Mercedes and McLaren, but it appears he was closer to retirement than switching teams.
Verstappen's dissatisfaction with the current engine rules has been well documented.