Max Verstappen declares he’s not ‘secretly dreaming’ of racing for Ferrari unlike Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen is focused on racing and not secretly dreaming of driving for Ferrari as he pursues his goals with Red Bull.

Max Verstappen declares he’s not ‘secretly dreaming’ of racing for Ferrari unlike Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton (via IMAGO)

Ferrari holds a unique charm in F1, representing history, prestige, and a legacy of legendary drivers and victories. Every driver dreams of racing for Ferrari at some point in their career, regardless of age.

However, Max Verstappen stands apart. Unlike many others, he never saw Maranello as part of his future, choosing instead to focus on building his own legacy with Red Bull, where he has found immense success.

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Lewis Hamilton announced earlier this season that he’ll be racing for Ferrari from 2025 onwards and it was his childhood dream to compete in the iconic Red suit. Max Verstappen was asked whether he has a similar dream like the seven-time-world champion.

The Dutchman expressed admiration for Ferrari’s history and success in F1. However, he never planned to race for them, as his goals in F1 are different rather than switching to a popular team. The 27-year-old is currently contracted to Red Bull Racing until the end of 2028 and won’t consider leaving as he reckons they’re very competitive.

At the moment that is at Red Bull. But it’s not like I secretly dream of the red racing suit and the thought is constantly buzzing around in my head because I’m looking for a new challenge.

Max Verstappen told Bild

Max Verstappen didn’t intend to criticize Ferrari, especially with his biggest rival, Lewis Hamilton, moving there next season. He acknowledged that Ferrari is an incredible brand with a rich history and many achievements in F1.

The Dutchman understands why the team appeals to many drivers. To him it made perfect sense for Hamilton to consider the prancing horse when the opportunity arose.

This move also means the seven-time-world champion will have a strong teammate alongside Charles Leclerc. This combination would make it difficult for Verstappen to battle against Hamilton, who will be in pursuit of his eighth world title.

But of course, the Ferrari brand is incredible and it has achieved a lot in our sport. It makes sense that Lewis took the opportunity when it came up.

Max Verstappen stated

Max Verstappen wants to beat ‘every driver from every car’ following Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move

With Lewis Hamilton moving to Ferrari, reporters in Brazil asked Max Verstappen for his opinion, and he simply stated he doesn’t care. For the Dutchman, his ultimate goal is to win races and beat every driver on the track, whether Hamilton is in a red or silver car.

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen (via Formula 1)
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton (via Formula 1)

The 27-year-old believes Red Bull is strong enough to compete with other teams and feels confident in his on-track skills. Putting rivalry aside, Verstappen expressed happiness for the Briton, stating his move is a positive development for F1.

I don’t care. I want to beat every driver from every car. It doesn’t matter to me whether Lewis is in the red or silver car.

Max Verstappen said

The season only remains with the last four races until the Briton moves to his dream team next year. Currently, he is trying his best to clinch a victory before his departure as he plans to end his Mercedes tenure on a good note.