Inside Max Verstappen's new Red Bull contract: His astronomical salary revealed, the reason he snubbed Ferrari interest, the arguments made in tense negotiations and new deal's secret exit clause uncovered

Max Verstappen, 28, has signed a new four-year contract with Red Bull Racing that extends his deal beyond his previous 2028 agreement, which he had previously stated would be his last. The contract reportedly includes an astronomical salary and a secret exit clause, details of which have been revealed. Despite interest from Ferrari, Verstappen chose to remain with Red Bull following tense negotiations.