Red Bullu managed to - surprisingly for many - with Max Verstappn signed a long-term contract that lasts until the end of the year 2023. Will he be young Dutchman so long also stay, will have to wait. Because Helmut Marko, the sporting boss of the Red Bulls, confirmed that he has Verstappen also included in its new contract exit clause. "Yes, there are,”He issued to colleagues from Auto Bild motorsport and also listed the factors that may affect early departure a young Dutchman. One of these is engine competitiveness Honda. "If the engine lag to the top is a maximum of two tenths of a second, it must stay with us,He added Marko.
Given that it is Marko when asked about the exit clause, spoke in plural, we can be sure that there are several items or factors listed there. Briefly: Max he had himself written into the contract several exit clauses. In the past, for example, there was a clause that must Verstappen at a certain point in the season to be located between the first three racers. I could have written something similar now. Marko however, he further confirmed that Max pri Red Bullu enjoys the status of number one racer. “If Ferrari had always bet on one racer last year, Max would not have won third place."
On the other hand, it has Max Verstappen significantly more experience than a teammate Alex Albon, which could automatically (or rather occurred) to his status in the team. Still Marko emphasizes: "That doesn’t mean we neglect Albon.“The main task of a young person Thai it will be to improve and deprive competitors of important points.