Max Verstappen anticipates a short-lived presence in Formula 1, emphasizing his inclination for enjoyment over an extended tenure. From becoming F1’s youngest driver in 2015 at 17, he has achieved remarkable success, recently securing his third world title.
Despite this triumph, Verstappen openly acknowledges his intent to explore diverse racing ventures before age catches up with him.
Max Verstappen foresees his departure from Formula 1 in a decade, as his existing contract with Red Bull extends until the conclusion of 2028. This long-term commitment solidifies his continued association with the team, a partnership initiated at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix.
It remains a possibility that Verstappen might opt not to extend beyond his current contract, especially if Red Bull’s performance declines in F1.
Regardless, the three-time World Champion has definitively declared that he won’t be part of the F1 grid in 2033, expressing this decision in an interview with Swiss publication B lick. Discussing the future of F1, he shared predictions about the sport’s evolution, anticipating a shift away from gasoline and emphasizing the ongoing trend towards greener and more sustainable practices.
Max Verstappen: F1 requires you to give everything While Verstappen remains fully focused on F1 for now, he is wary of when he feels his commitment may waver, having already previously said that he wouldn’t want to compete if he knew he wasn’t giving it his all.
Verstappen emphasized the paramount importance of commitment in his Formula 1 approach, highlighting the need to give one’s all at pivotal moments in the sport. Despite seemingly achieving his initial goals by securing a title at the end of 2021, Verstappen acknowledged a shift in his career vision.
Now, as a dominant force alongside Red Bull with three titles to his credit, he acknowledged the evolution in his perspective.
