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Maybe I ll Stop Max Verstappen Drops Huge Bombshell Over Red Bull With Latest F1 Statement
Published 06/07/2022, 2:42 AM EDTBy Formula One F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 27, 2022 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen during a press conference REUTERS/Christian Hartmann Max Verstappen is just 24, but he is already regarded as a veteran in the world of Formula 1. Max joined the traveling circus back in 2015 at 17 and has come a long way since. His excellent racing throughout the 2021 season not just earned him a championship title, but a massive contract as well. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad The multi-year deal keeps the Dutchman at Red Bull till 2028, and in a sport like F1, 4-year long deals are rare. The deal earns him a whopping $50 plus million a year; truly a mega amount for a mega star! And it’s surely too soon to talk about Verstappen’s future, but he has already given us a glimpse into his mindset. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Max Verstappen comments on life after the multi-year contract
Firstly, quickly denied ever being part of Formula 1 in a technical or team role. The man does not have any motivation for roles he does not feel would be enjoyable. And staying true to his competitive nature, the Dutchman might stick to racing, but in a different competition.Formula One F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 29, 2022 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is embraced by Red Bull team principle Christian Horner after finishing the race in third place REUTERS/Benoit Tessier Perhaps the most shocking revelation of all was his wish to not continue beyond his current contract. Elaborating on the same, he , “I haven’t decided yet what I’ll do after 2028. Maybe I’ll stop. I’ve been in Formula 1 since I was 17 years old, that’s a long time. I’ve had many seasons in F1 already. Maybe I want to do something different.” It’s too soon to worry about Verstappen leaving the paddock, but we might still see him behind a race car. Still undecided about where his future lies, Verstappen added, “I want to do other types of races – long-distance races, for example. Or Maybe by then I’ll be tired of travelling all the time. Maybe I want a simpler life and just do the races I like.” Verstappen s reputation is unjustified says Newey
Adrian Newey, one of the most successful engineers in the sport’s history, feels Verstappen’s reputation is unjustified. Newey has worked with several teams and world champions and he thinks and Verstappen are very good at feedback. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this adSPIELBERG, AUSTRIA – JUNE 30: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing in their lederhosen themed race suits during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 30, 2016 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) “They are good because they focus on the things you need to know. If you have questions, they’re happy to sit down with you and explain. They’re very easy to work with.” Newey about the former Red Bull pair. (Quote translated by Google) Watch this story: ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Verstappen may be aggressive behind a wheel, but he’s calm where and when he needs to be. How many World Championships do you think Verstappen will have by the end of his career? SHARE THIS ARTICLE
ADVERTISEMENT Mahim Suhalka 684 articlesMahim Suhalka is an F1 Author at EssentiallySports. This Sports Management post-graduate is an ardent supporter of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team and their lead driver, Lewis Hamilton. The fact that Lewis dominated one of the most expensive sports in the world for all these years, despite his humble beginnings, has been a huge inspiration for Mahim and has made him a tenured fan of the competitive sport itself.Please enable JavaScript to view the ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT EDITORS' PICK
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