Will Max Verstappen retire from F1 in 2026?

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Market pricing makes Will Max Verstappen retire from F1 in 2026? the favorite at 2%, as of .

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4X Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has signed a contract extension with Red Bull through 2030, the team announces. Big news (and unexpected) amid lots of chatter that he could exit the team as early as this year & as he mused about quitting F1 entirely.
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Four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030, the team announced on Thursday, ending speculation over his future in the sport
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LONDON (AP) — Red Bull Racing announces that Max Verstappen has extended his contract with the Formula 1 team to 2030

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This market will resolve to "Yes" if Max Verstappen officially announces his retirement from Formula 1 by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". To resolve "Yes", the announcement must clearly state that Max Verstappen is retiring from Formula 1 racing. The announcement must come from Max Verstappen himself or his official representatives. The retirement must be intended to take effect immediately or prior to the start of the next season following the announcement. The primary resolution source for this market will be official statements from Max Verstappen; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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