Daniel Ricciardo says that Max Verstappen’s decision to extend his Red Bull contract to 2020 gives the team confidence for next season. As it stood, the energy drink team could have lost its current line-up after next season, with many believing it to be the strongest pairing on the grid.
However, Red Bull has now tied Verstappen down until at least after the 2020 season, while it is currently negotiating with Ricciardo. The Australian’s deal is set to run out at the end of 2018, with some linking him to a seat at Mercedes alongside Lewis Hamilton.
Speaking about his situation heading into next year, the five-time Grand Prix winner told Sky F1: “It’s not that I’ve said no to anything.