Max Verstappen, the four-time F1 world champion, is weighing his options for 2026 as new regulations reshape the sport.
Contracted with Red Bull until 2026, Verstappen expressed openness to joining Ferrari or Mercedes but only if they offer a car capable of winning championships.
Speaking at Monza, he emphasized performance over sentiment, noting Ferrari’s last Drivers’ Championship was in 2007.
The 2026 rules, focusing on sustainability, will alter car design, prompting teams to invest heavily in testing.
Verstappen’s comments follow his defense of Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli, whose errors mirror Verstappen’s early career.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, and Mercedes’ George Russell, are also preparing for the regulatory shift, with Monza’s Italian Grand Prix critical for 2025 momentum.
Verstappen’s future decision could reshape the driver market, especially as talents like Felipe Drugovich remain sidelined, highlighting F1’s competitive landscape.
F1 teams prepare for 2026 regulation changes, impacting drivers like Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli.
New 2026 F1 regulations drive shifts in the driver market, affecting Verstappen, Leclerc, and Antonelli.
The 2026 F1 regulations are reshaping the driver market, impacting stars like Verstappen and Antonelli.
F1’s 2026 regulations reshape team strategies, impacting drivers like Verstappen, Leclerc, and Antonelli.
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