Official: Max Stays at Red Bull for 2027
The official Formula 1 Twitter account announced the news on Thursday, August 20, 2026 with a tweet that left no doubt: "Another piece of the 2027 puzzle 🧩 Max is confirmed at Red Bull Racing for 2027 and beyond 🤝". With that message, the entire paddock considered one of the most intense speculations of recent months closed.
“Max is confirmed at Red Bull Racing for 2027 and beyond”
The Dutch driver, currently in a stellar moment of his career, will continue wearing Red Bull Racing colors. The news, arriving a little over a year before the start of the 2027 season, is one of the first confirmed pieces on the Formula 1 grid.
What This Means for the Rest of the Grid
With Verstappen's continuity secured, teams waiting for his decision can now move their own chess pieces. Names like Liam Lawson, Yuki Tsunoda, or even Carlos Sainz were rumored as potential signings in case the Dutchman left Red Bull. Now the driver market clears up, and options expand significantly.
A Long and Successful Partnership
Max joined Red Bull in 2016 and since then has conquered four World Championships (2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024). His bond with the Austrian team has become one of the most productive and notable duos in the modern era of F1. This renewal also reinforces Red Bull's commitment to a long-term project that has already brought plenty of joy.
A Signal of Stability
With this announcement, Red Bull secures its natural leader for the new technical regulations coming in 2027. The team based in Milton Keynes thus positions itself as a serious candidate to continue playing a leading role in the upcoming era. Fans of the #OrangePoder and the champion team can celebrate: the one continues, and with him, the excitement of the sport.
Original source: Formula 1 official Twitter, published on 20/08/2026 at 07:15 (local time).