Potential Driver-Market Turbulence Following New Verstappen and Norris Contracts
After a summer filled with rumors and speculation, the recent contract extensions for Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have effectively cemented the top-tier seats on the Formula 1 grid for at least the next few seasons. Verstappen, a four-time world champion, had been the subject of persistent gossip linking him to either Mercedes or McLaren. Instead, he chose to remain with Red Bull, signing an …
Aug. 31, 2026, 6 a.m.