Is Max Verstappen’s Red Bull contract renewal all that surprising? Our writers have their say

Yahoo Sports•Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 10:17 AM•2 min read

A show of faith in Laurent Mekies or his only real option – our writers share their verdict on the Dutchman's F1 contract renewal

Source: [Yahoo Sports](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/max-verstappen-red-bull-contract-101726567.html)

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