The Red Bull team has ensured the continuity of Max Verstappen for the next four Formula 1 World Cups, after the Netherlands rider has signed his renewal until the end of the 2023 season.
"I am very happy to extend my contract with the team. Red Bull believed in me and gave me the opportunity to start in Formula 1, for which I have always been very grateful. Over the years I have gotten into each time more on the team and, in addition to everyone's passion and performance on the track, it's also nice to work with such a large group of people, "Verstappen said in a statement.
In addition, the pilot explained that " the arrival of Honda " as a team biker and "the progress achieved in the last 12 months" have given him "even more motivation" for the future. "I respect the way that Red Bull and Honda work together, they are doing everything they can to succeed. I want to win with Red Bull and our goal is, of course, to fight together for a world title," he said.
For his part, the team's director, Christian Horner , valued this agreement as "fantastic news." "With the challenge of the new standards in 2021, it is key to have continuity in as many areas as possible. Max has demonstrated how valuable it is for the team, truly believes in the partnership we have forged with Honda and are delighted to have expanded our relationship with him, "he celebrated.
Verstappen became 2016, at just 18 years old, he is the youngest ever to win an F1 Grand Prix . Third in the last World Cup behind the Mercedes drivers, the Hasselt driver has eight wins and 31 podiums throughout his career.
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