WATCH: Max Verstappen’s former fitness coach claims the Dutchman will not be in F1 as long as arch-rivals Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso

Max Verstappen has been competing in F1 since 2015.

WATCH: Max Verstappen’s former fitness coach claims the Dutchman will not be in F1 as long as arch-rivals Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso

Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso and Brad Scanes (Via: Imago, X/ Sky F1, screenshot)

Max Verstappen has always been vocal about his commitment to Formula 1. The three-time World Champion has spoken multiple times about his possible departure from the sport due to the long seasonal calendars, exercise marketing events, etc.

Recently, Max Verstappen‘s former fitness coach, Brad Scanes, was speaking to Sky Sports about the Dutchman’s time in the sport. Scanes added how Verstappen will not be in the sport as long as rivals Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso because of his interest in other aspects, racing categories.

Verstappen has been racing in F1 since 2015.

As far as longevity in the sport, you know he is probably not gonna stick around as long as Alonso or Hamilton. The pressure on drivers drivers to do events, meet and gretts and this filming stuff is, is getting more and more and you know. Add in the amount of races that we’re doing. We will start to see a sort of burnout and things like that. Its a lot of time commitments and a lot of efforts to do those things.

Brad Scanes speaking to Sky Sports

The Briton later added how all the media aspects of F1 are something the 26-year-old despises, which will probably be the main reason for his departure. However, the fans of the Dutchman shouldn’t be worried, after F1, Verstappen will most probably be seen competing in other racing categories.

Max Verstappen shares thoughts on ‘special’ Suzuka circuit

Max Verstappen and a lot of other legendary drivers have always spoken highly about Suzuka. Recently, during a press event in Tokyo, the Dutchman spoke about his memories of racing there and his love for Japan as a country.

Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen ( Image via IMAGO)

The three-time World Champion added how Suzuka is one the most fun tracks to race due to its challenging nature, and how as a team and individual, he has a lot of good memories there. Verstappen also mentioned that he won his second World Championship during the 2022 Japanese GP.

Suzuka is always a great circuit to go racing at. As a Team, we have had a lot of special memories here over the years including winning last year’s Constructors’ Championship as well as winning my second Drivers’ Championship here too.

Max Verstappen during a press event in Tokyo

The 26-year-old has been performing at a very high level during the ongoing 2024 F1 season. With Verstappen seeming to be well-rested and ready to get back to racing, he will definitely want to regain the top spot during this weekend’s 53-lap Japanese GP.

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