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Domenicali comments on Verstappen extension during Zandvoort weekend

Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali spoke during Zandvoort’s final weekend on the F1 calendar and addressed Max Verstappen’s new Red Bull deal. Verstappen announced on Thursday that his contract now runs through the end of 2030, ending recent speculation about his near-term future in F1.

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August 23, 2026
Domenicali comments on Verstappen extension during Zandvoort weekend

During Zandvoort’s final weekend on the Formula 1 calendar, President and CEO Stefano Domenicali shared his views on Max Verstappen’s contract situation.

Verstappen, a four-time world champion, announced on Thursday that he had signed a new agreement with Red Bull. The extension changes the end date of his deal from the end of 2028 to the end of 2030.

According to Motorsport.com, Domenicali said he "cannot see" Formula 1 without Verstappen. The new contract was presented as bringing an end to speculation that the 28-year-old could leave F1 in the coming seasons.

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