“Max Verstappen’s Rant: The Revolution in F1 and his Disdain for Street Circuits”

Formula 1

Revolution in F1, Verstappen gives a huge rant

Published on May 23, 2023 at 6:35 p.m.

For several years, street circuits have gradually appeared on the Formula 1 calendar. In addition to the historic Monaco Grand Prix, which has been present since the beginning of F1 history in 1950, certain tracks, such as Jeddah, Miami and Las Vegas have popped up in recent years. Max Verstappen, reigning double world champion never really liked street circuits and has (still) made it known.

Already, at the very beginning of the year, Max Verstappen, the Red Bull driver had come back to the experience of driving on urban circuits and he had not had his tongue in his pocket, as usual: ” With these new cars, driving on a street circuit has become the worst experience ever. Because they are too heavy, too rigid. Almost five months later, Max Verstappen reiterated.

“I prefer normal circuits”

In comments reported by nextgen-auto.com, Max Verstappen compares the urban circuit of Miami to the classic one d’Austin : « I prefer normal tours, but I really like coming to America. I find that a normal circuit, like the one in Austin for example, is a bit more difficult. However, the city itself, Miami, is great fun. »

“I want to see Mugello back on the calendar”

Fan of traditional circuits, Max Verstappen also listed the circuits he would like to see on the calendar in the coming years: Maybe a little less for an F1 car, but for the GTs, the Virginia circuit is a good circuit. Road America (in Wisconsin) is also very beautiful. Road America is of course fast for F1. But like any track that hosts Formula 1 races, then obviously they would have to make some adjustments to the track. We drive well in Monaco, don’t we? I want to see Mugello back on the calendar. I haven’t raced there much either, just two bends… The circuit is very beautiful. Like Imola, it’s also a beautiful circuit, absolutely… »