American motorsports executive and McLaren Racing CEO
Max Verstappen has extended his Red Bull contract to 2030 as Formula 1 implements new engine regulations. The move follows months of speculation about his future and reflects a commitment to the team despite dissatisfaction with the sport’s energy-management rules.
Kyle Kirkwood has won the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in downtown Washington, D.C., finishing 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard after leading 128 of 147 laps. President Donald Trump has waved the green flag and taken a ceremonial lap; the race routed 25 drivers past the National Mall as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations.
Lando Norris has extended his McLaren contract to at least 2030, with a multi-year option beyond that date. The 26-year-old world champion has delivered McLaren’s first drivers’ title since 2008 and has won back-to-back races in the current season. He says he is “home” at McLaren and aims to keep winning with a team that has rebuilt to the front of Formula 1.
Max Verstappen has won a 101-driver karting challenge at Silverstone, passing pole-sitter Jacky Martens on the 14th lap to finish with 40 minutes and 21 laps remaining. The event featured content creators, fans and athletes in identical karts. Verstappen’s opponents faced a series of crashes and a controversial “Chucky lap” rule that allowed leaders to extend their advantage on several occasions.