Max Verstappen hits back at ex-F1 drivers over criticism of 2026 regulations
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has spoken out on the criticism he has received from former drivers, with the four-time champion believing this negativity stems from the pundits not understanding the 2026 regulations. Talking with De Telegraaf during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, after being shown recent comments from 1996 world champion Damon Hill, the Dutchman gave his opinion on why, in ...…
Max Verstappen, a four-time Formula One champion, has addressed the criticism he's received from former drivers regarding the new 2026 regulations. During a conversation with De Telegraaf at the Singapore Grand Prix, Verstappen explained that many former drivers fail to study the new regulations thoroughly, leading to "very strange answers" when questioned about them.
He emphasized that this criticism doesn't apply to everyone, but it does apply to some. Verstappen admitted to considering retirement from F1 but ultimately extended his contract with Mercedes until 2030. Currently, he sits fourth in the drivers' standings with 221 points, just eight points behind Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton. The United States Grand Prix is scheduled to take place from October 23 to 25.
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