VERSTAPPEN RETIRES BEFORE JOINING RIVAL SQUAD

Original: Verstappen: 'Closer to retiring' than joining a rival

Max Verstappen indicates he was closer to retiring than joining a rival team after signing a contract extension with Red Bull through 2030.

After signing a new deal to remain at Red Bull until the end of 2030, Max Verstappen has said he never felt the desire to switch teams and revealed he was closer to leaving the sport entirely than signing for a rival.