Will Max Verstappen retire from F1 in 2026?

Prediction market · Polymarket

Overview

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Max Verstappen officially announces his retirement from Formula 1 by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". To resolve "Yes", the announcement must clearly state that Max Verstappen is retiring from Formula 1 racing. The announcement must come from Max Verstappen himself or his official representatives. The retirement must be intended to take effect immediately or prior to the start of the next season following the announcement. The primary resolution source for this market will be official statements from Max Verstappen; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Ticker

will-max-verstappen-retire-from-f1-in-2026

Volume

996

24h volume

60

1w volume

557

Open interest

505

Liquidity

892

Liquidity CLOB

892

Start

Apr 1, 2026

End

Jan 1, 2027

Status

Active

Access

Restricted

Created

Apr 1, 2026

Event ID

332973

Slug

will-max-verstappen-retire-from-f1-in-2026

Markets

1

Raw event data
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