Max Verstappen has of course already indicated several times that he is not interested in continuing in Formula 1 as long as, for example, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. Christian Horner is aware of this, but knows that the Dutchman still has quite a few years left in him.
Verstappen made his Formula 1 debut with the Toro Rosso team in 2015 and was promoted to Red Bull’s main squad in 2016. With that team he managed to win the world title in 2021, after which he extended his contract with the Austrian formation until 2028. He then also became champion with Red Bull Racing in 2022 and 2023, so there may still be a lot of good things to come. more to come for the Verstappen/Red Bull combination.
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In the past, the Red Bull driver has spoken openly several times about his plans for the future and the fact that he would like to drive in other classes at an acceptable age, for example. In addition, he often disagrees with the direction the sport is heading, such as sprint races and the increasingly full calendar. Horner is asked what he expects from Verstappen and his future: “Who knows? He’s only 26, so he still has a lot of years left in him,” the Red Bull boss said in conversation with RaceFans.
Sponge Verstappen
The British leader continues: “He will continue as long as he wants and as long as his motivation is still there. I think he is very strong in his own head. I don’t believe he is still driving in Formula 1 at the age of 42, but that is still sixteen years away from now. I think he looks at it season by season,” Horner said. According to him, the Limburger is in any case not yet at the peak of his abilities. “I think you’re always learning. That’s the same with him. He’s like a sponge. He soaks it all up and then applies it. He’s hungry for information and then applies it.”
2023-12-29 14:54:10
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