How realistic is prospect of Verstappen quitting F1?
Following Max Verstappen's claim after Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix that he is seriously considering quitting Formula 1, Sky Sports F1 assess how realistic the prospect of the four-time world champion walking away actually is.The biggest rule change in F1 history saw new power units and chassis introduced for the 2026 season, with an attempt to make the sport more sustainable resulting in greater reliance on electrical energy. Across testing and the opening three rounds of the season, the cars have split opinion among the drivers, with Verstappen consistently the most outspoken critic. Others, such as seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, have praised the more exciting racing the cars have produced. Verstappen's frustrations centre around a feeling that competing in the new cars is more about energy management than pure traditional speed and skill.The 28-year-old Dutchman had expressed reservations over the […]
