Fernando Alonso challenges Max Verstappen’s rivals, claiming it takes exceptional mental strength to compete for a title, which he believes they lack.
Fernando Alonso stated that Max Verstappen’s title rivals had failed to “intimidate” him, as he hopes to battle the Red Bull driver for the Formula 1 title in 2026.
Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive championship, joining an exclusive list of drivers with four or more titles, becoming the sixth driver to achieve this feat.
His championship win this year has been hailed by many as his most impressive and hard-earned due to the decline in Red Bull’s competitiveness during the season.
However, Alonso questioned the mindset of the other title contenders, particularly Lando Norris, reading between the lines.
“Everyone who has fought Max for the championships so far hasn’t really managed to intimidate him much. It takes great mental strength to fight for a title, and his rivals haven’t had enough of that.”
“I hope it will be my turn one day, and I can change this story. Congratulations to Max. I hope to be there fighting him in 2026 with a good F1 (when the regulations change, ed.).”
“But, of course, huge, huge congratulations to Max. This time, he must feel something very special, I imagine, because the car may not be as dominant as last year.”
“He delivered an incredible performance this year to put the car in a position that might not have seemed realistic. And the best example is Brazil. So yes, all of this is down to him this year, and he has been the best.”
“There are always things to learn from a driver like him in performances like this year.”
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Alonso Questions Rivals’ Mental Approach to Verstappen Alonso Questions Rivals’ Mental Approach to Verstappen
