About this episode

The episode discusses Max Verstappen's decision to extend his contract with Red Bull until 2030 and its implications for the F1 landscape.

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 ? Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow Email: uptospeed@global.com Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides Senior Producer: Sophie Penney Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Jack Davy Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

People in this episode

Hosts: DC, Will

Topics covered

• Formula 1
• Max Verstappen
• Red Bull
• contract extension
• silly season
• driver dynamics

Keywords

• Max Verstappen
• Red Bull
• F1
• contract extension
• George Russell
• silly season

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Red Bull

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