Max Verstappen, strange clause in the contract with Red Bull »The World Champion Cvadrup can leave before the end of the contract

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Cezar Titor article – published Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 17:40 / Updated Wednesday, April 16, 2025 17:40

Weird clause in Max Verstappen's contract, 27 years old, quadruple world champion in Formula 1. The information about a possible premature separation of Max Verstappen from Red Bull before the expiration of his contract with the team, at the end of 2028, has a real avalanche for the team with the headquarters at Milton Keynes.

Many analysts believe that the current Formula 1 season will be the last for Max at Red Bull, and the form decrease in the former world champion can only confirm these speculations. Helmut Marko, the team consultant, regarded by many as the “Mastermind” behind the success of the “bulls”, confirmed the existence of this possibility and even suggested that this topic will be particularly relevant during the summer, when Max is expected to activate the clause that allows him to leave in advance.

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But what is this clause stipulated in Vartappen's contract? Most sources talk about a “performance clause”, but what is hidden behind this formulation?

According to the British publication The Daily Mail, Verstappen can initiate termination of his contract with Red Bull If, during the summer, it is below the third place in the pilot ranking. However, the exact summer date at which it will be established is not specified whether or not this clause can be activated.