Martin Brundle highlights a key factor that could lead to Max Verstappen’s retirement

Martin Brundle reckons he can identify when will Max Verstappen retire.

Martin Brundle and Max Verstappen (Via IMAGO)

Reigning F1 world champion Max Verstappen has always been vocal about not trying to prolong his career throughout his thirties like drivers such as Fernando Alonso or Lewis Hamilton. He has previously pi-pointed the ever-extending Formula 1 calendar and his interest in other racing series as the possible reason’s that could make him to end his F1 career.

Sky Sports F1 pundit and Ex-Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle following the Australin GP has pointed out that the Dutchman’s retirement is something that fans shouldn’t worry about until he loses his passion for winning. The pundit asserted that Max Verstappen‘s motivation and passion for the sport are the main reasons he is still competing in it.

Despite his incredible run of successes Verstappen was initially very angry that his car had failed. When the adrenaline washes away he has become good at managing these moods now, but if he ever loses that fiery passion in the heat of the moment you'll know he is getting ready to retire.

Martin Brundle wrote on his Sky Sports F1 story.

Brundle commended the three-time World Champion for his passion to stay at the top, irrespective of any hurdles that come along his way. He also asserted that there’s one thing that’s known about Verstappen, he will definitely come back even stronger and motivated to the race in Japan in a few weeks’ time because of his hunger for winning.

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Helmut Marko shares unique thoughts on Max Verstappen’s disappointment after DNF in Australia

After Max Verstappen‘s rear-brake failure in Australia and retire from the race early in Lap 3. The three-time World Champion was also heard saying “So stupid!” to one engineer after the early retirement and seemed to be in an overall disappointed mood.

Max Verstappen and Helmut Marko (Via Imago)

Red Bull Racing consultant Helmut Marko spoke about why the 26-year-old was disappointed after the race. According to the Austrian, Verstappen believed that he could keep up with Carlos Sainz and fight for the win.

In the race, Max said that he could have easily kept up with the pace of Sainz at the top. That's why he was also disappointed and annoyed by the mechanical failure.

Helmut Marko said.

With the scarlet red Ferrari’s looking rapid throughout the sessions, it would’ve been challenging for Verstappen to fight them, but with a car as dominant as RB20, he would’ve done it. The bigger question for the next weekend will be if Ferrari can stop Verstappen from bouncing back.