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Max Verstappen is staying in F1... for now! DC & Will bring you an emergency show reacting to the big news that Max has extended his contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030.
So, why Red Bull given their recent form? What does this new contract actually mean? How will George Russell and the other drivers be feeling? And is that the end of silly season?
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"Why Max Verstappen chose to stay at Red Bull" is an episode of Up To Speed. Runtime 22 min. Published August 21, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.