Max Verstappen has a solid ‘1-word’ response to staying in F1 for 200 more races

Max Verstappen provided more clarity over his future ambitions in Formula 1 and noted that he wouldn't continue racing for 200 more.

Max Verstappen has a solid ‘1-word’ response to staying in F1 for 200 more races

Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)

Max Verstappen has continued to showcase his cold attitude after responding bleakly to multiple situations in the past. Verstappen has etched his name in the history books for forever after his performances. However, the Dutchman has also made it clear that he isn’t here to keep breaking records and make a legacy.

Max Verstappen has noted multiple times in the past that he wouldn’t stay in the sport for as long as the current veterans. The Dutchman noted that he had achieved everything he wanted from the sport after winning three world titles. As a result, it wouldn’t be surprising to witness the 26-year-old quit the sport after his deal ends with Red Bull in the 2028 season.

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In Verstappen’s career in Formula 1, he has raced for a total of 199 races until now. The Dutchman was questioned if he was here to stay for 200 more races and amass total race starts like Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. However, Verstappen made it very clear and blatantly responded that this wasn’t his goal and simply said ‘no’.

No! I’m over halfway through [my career].

Max Verstappen told media including planetf1.com.

Max Verstappen claims he isn’t ‘thinking about a new contract’

Multiple rumors have surfaced claiming Max Verstappen’s late-career entry to Mercedes in the coming seasons. However, Verstappen believed that 2028 was still far away after declaring his loyalty to Red Bull. Additionally, the 26-year-old claimed that he wasn’t thinking of a new contract in his mind. The reigning world champion would like to see how everything pans out by then and then only take a final call.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and Helmut Marko (via IMAGO)
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and Helmut Marko (via IMAGO)
I mean, of course, 2028 is still very far away, But, in my mind at the moment, I’m not thinking about a new contract, I just want to see how it goes.
Max Verstappen added.

Red Bull’s 2024 season struggles have caught Max Verstappen in the whirlwind as he in currently unable to keep winning races. The Dutchman has attempted his best to continue to score impressive results amidst the slump. The remainder of the season will witness the 26-year-old racing talent as he attempts to win after defying the odds.

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