The fact that Max Verstappen has dominated Formula 1 almost at will in recent years is no longer a secret. How things will continue for the Red Bull driver was recently part of speculation. Even the Dutchman himself has hinted that he might be looking for a new adventure soon. So will F1 soon have to do without Verstappen? No, says his advisor Raymond Vermeulen.
Max Verstappen is currently preparing to win the third consecutive world championship title in Formula 1. The Red Bull driver is almost unassailable in the driver’s standings. Even his teammate Sergio Pérez can’t pose a threat to him in the superior RB19.
Although Verstappen’s contract with the Austrian racing team is still long-term, the 25-year-old himself recently fueled speculation that he could leave Formula 1. When asked about the innovations at the Grand Prix weekends with the increased use of the sprint format, he said in April: “I hope there won’t be too many changes, otherwise I won’t be there much longer.”
A few weeks later he declared: “I love racing, otherwise I wouldn’t be sitting at the simulator at home.” And further. “That’s it, I also like other types of racing, not just Formula 1.”
There were already rumors about a change in racing class. But according to Raymond Vermeulen, the Dutchman’s agent, there is nothing wrong with these.
“Why should Max make a change now in this situation? We’re not interested in that,” said Vermeulen’s clear rejection of the speculation in “Formula 1 Magazine”. It’s “a small world,” the manager continues: “Everything and everyone talks to each other.” But: Verstappen has a clear commitment to Red Bull until 2028.
Formula 1: “Verstappen role of his life”
In addition, there is currently no reason at all to turn your back on the premier class. “As you can see, Max is in the role of his life and drives without pressure. Everyone gets the same equipment and everyone can try to beat Max,” emphasized Vermeulen, who has worked for the two-time world champion for many years and continues to do so exclusively want to do.
“I have neither the time nor the energy for other things,” he said, emphasizing the close connection to the 25-year-old: “Max is like a family member, like a friend. I’ve known him since he was born.”
That’s why it’s impossible to ever look after another driver. “I could never put the energy I put into Max for anyone else, and I won’t.”