Verstappen muses on F1’s highs: his journey his true triumph.
Max Verstappen has amassed a significant number of victories since 2021, yet there is a clear deceleration in momentum this 2024 season.
He has not clinched a Grand Prix since Spain, marking four consecutive races without a victory.
Nonetheless, at just 26 years old, his record of 61 wins and three titles is already quite remarkable.
“I always want to do better, I live in the moment and I’m always thinking about the next race. It’s only after my career that I’ll realise what I’ve achieved in F1. But I am obviously delighted with my career and I hope to add more victories and titles in the future,” he shared with RTBF.
“My greatest pride? My overall journey in F1. Winning titles is the ultimate goal so I’m very pleased with what I’ve achieved so far.”
Many anticipated him to leave Red Bull following the Horner affair, but that has not been the case.
“I grew up being loyal and that’s very important. Being part of a team for so long is really great. We have the same goals and that’s very important.”
“With my race engineer, who has been much talked about after Hungary, we both want to win, we’re not here to finish second or third. And we can’t win every weekend. We are very critical, that’s how we are and some people are different.”
“I aim for perfection, even though it’s challenging to achieve it every race, but I work towards getting as close as possible. Sometimes there are tense moments, but they can perfectly well be mended afterwards.”
“We’ve had tough races and we are working to get back to level and be more competitive. But there are still many races to go, so anything can happen, both good and bad.”
Might he risk alienating some friends along the way with his sometimes very direct attitude and limited tolerance for criticism? Lando Norris expresses concern, but Verstappen insists that it’s possible to distinguish between personal and professional interactions.
“Of course, friendships in F1 are possible. We respect each other on the track and socialise off it; we engage in sports. Especially the younger generation, as we grew up together on the karting circuits.”
Verstappen has committed to F1 until 2028 and doesn’t plan to linger too long after that.
“Where will I be in ten years? Retired, I won’t be here, that’s for sure! And probably not in motorsport either.”
Does he think about starting a family? Coaching his child in motorsport as his father did for him?
“It’s hard to say. It depends if he’s good. If he has talent, I’ll support him but I’ll especially encourage him to pursue what he loves most. But I’ll mostly advise him… not to go into motorsport (laughs)!”
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Verstappen Reflects on F1 Legacy: Pride in Journey Verstappen Reflects on F1 Legacy: Pride in Journey
