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Max Verstappen has given his support to Red Bull’s decision to extend team-mate Sergio Perez’s Formula 1 contract through 2026, branding the renewal “great news”. Perez’s arrival in 2021 coincided with Red Bull returning to being true championship challengers and it has dominated since F1 reverted to ground effect cars in 2022. Verstappen has been […]
Perez joined Red Bull Racing in 2021 just as the team became strong championship contenders once again, particularly dominating after the return to ground effect cars in 2022. Verstappen has been vocal about wanting to maintain the team’s current setup, amidst tension stemming from an earlier investigation into team principal Christian Horner. With Verstappen’s contract until 2028 and Perez signed until 2026, Red Bull is set to keep their driver lineup stable through the F1 rule changes in 2026. Verstappen expressed his satisfaction with Perez staying alongside him, aiming to build on their successful partnership in the upcoming seasons. Despite a tough weekend in Monaco, Verstappen heads into the Canadian Grand Prix seeking to bounce back, with the team working on resolving issues like car stability and speed balance.
