Verstappen stays with Red Bull until 2020

While the binding contract Max Verstappen at the stable Red Bull stopped at the end of 2019, the Anglo-Austrian team announced that it had extended the Dutch driver's lease for an additional season, until the end of the 2020 financial year.

2 Wins, 10 Podiums, 56 Races with @Red Bull.
Much more to come! #givesyouwings pic.twitter.com/Krs2ApM9M6

- Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) 20th October, 2017

Delighted to play within the quadruple world champion team of Formula 1, the most Grand Prix winner has already experienced numerous adventures under the Red Bull colors. “Red Bull has always shown their confidence in me on several occasions. They invited me to their young driver program at the age of 16, then allowed me to start in F1 at 17, before an idyllic start with Red Bull Racing., he recalls.

Max Verstappen says to himself “very happy to continue with the same team. » “I look forward to working with them for future success.” » Currently 6th in the Drivers' standings with 111 points, the wearer of number 33 is looked after by Christian Horner, the Red Bull team manager. “He is a driver of undeniable talent, blessed with rare instinct, capable of fighting at a high level at any time. Max has every reason to be ambitious; he has a very mature approach to driving for his age (20 years), accompanied by a powerful will to work. »

Winner of the recent Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang, Max Verstappen has not had an easy season. “It was a great moment for everyone on the team to see him win at Sepang”, continues Christian Horner. “He managed to put his disappointments behind him to move forward. »