Max Verstappen urges drivers and fans to not take F1 ‘too seriously’

Max Verstappen urged the fans and drivers to not make Formula 1 everything in their life and to focus on friends and family at times.

Max Verstappen urges drivers and fans to not take F1 ‘too seriously’

Max Verstappen (via Red Bull)

Max Verstappen has showcased some extremely impressive results in the 2024 season despite the incessant Red Bull performance struggles. The Dutchman has proved his racing mettle on the grid and showcased why he deserves the title. Hence, as the season finale inches closer, Verstappen called out people to not take the sport too seriously.

Max Verstappen is infamous for his cold and straightforward attitude while on and off the grid. Speaking upon racing in the pinnacle of motorsport, Verstappen claimed that racing ‘ended’ at the track for him. Moreover, the reigning world champion switched his interests as soon as he left the track. The 27-year-old focused on friends and family while he wasn’t racing on the track.

It ends on the track for me, I can easily switch if we don’t race. As soon as I leave the circuit, I focus on other things, such as friends and family.

Max Verstappen said on the podcast PodPah

Verstappen has also won three world championships and believed that he had achieved everything he wanted from the sport. Hence, the 27-year-old didn’t treat the sport as ‘everything’ in his life. The championship leader also pointed out some people who took the sport too seriously. As a result, it was good to switch interests and personalities once in a while.

Racing is an important part of your life, but it is not everything. Some people take that too seriously and it is also good to switch.

Max Verstappen noted

Max Verstappen revealed the reason that made him a three-time world champion

The 2024 season has witnessed greatness from Max Verstappen as he continues to maintain the championship lead with ease. The sublime drive at the Brazilian GP and ultimately the win was yet another showcase of his talent. Hence, the 27-year-old claimed that he hated losing and always wanted to win. Verstappen was confident that this personality trait enabled him to win three highly coveted driver’s championships.

Max Verstappen (via Red Bull)
Max Verstappen (via Red Bull)

We all want to win and you do everything for that. I hate losing, so when you race, you race to win. That’s how I look at it and live my life. Some appreciate that more than others. That is why I am also a three-time world champion.

Max Verstappen added

Verstappen is highly likely to win the 2024 Drivers’ Championship following the recent performances. Lando Norris, despite having the fastest chassis is unable to catch up at the top. As a result, the 27-year-old just has to keep scoring well enough in the three remaining races to deny any chances of a late-season championship contention this season.