Max Verstappen raises retirement possibility after latest F1 frustration
Max Verstappen has been the king of Formula 1 for four years running. He’s taken home World Championships from 2021 through 2024, and for a while, it felt like nobody else had a shot. The Dutchman put together a 19-win season at one point and strung together 10 straight victories, setting records that seemed untouchable.
But after a frustrating weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix, the narrative has shifted. MORE: Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton turn heads with recent public appearance Instead of discussing his next title, people are now wondering how much longer he’ll be around. The Red Bull driver finished eighth and spoke quite freely afterward.
He told the BBC he’s considering retirement at the end of 2026 and admitted the sport isn’t giving him the same satisfaction anymore. It’s the latest in a string of comments aimed at Formula 1’s new regulation changes, which he’s made no secret of disliking. “That’s what I’m saying.
I’m thinking about everything inside this paddock,” Verstappen stated. “Privately I’m very happy. You also wait for 24 races.
This time it’s 22. But normally 24. And then you just think about is it worth it?