Max Verstappen has continued to be very vocal about his discontent with the current regulations, and it has sparked further discourse around his future in F1.
Now, his father, Jos Verstappen, has added to this discussion, saying that he sees the regulations “becoming a problem with regard to his future”.
Rant Sport writer Ella Magyar explores Jos Verstappen’s comments about his son’s current position.
Max Verstappen’s increased doubts
Max Verstappen has outwardly admitted he is seriously considering his place in the sport’s future, asking, “is it worth it?”
In an interview with BBC Sport following the Japanese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen expressed that he is “not enjoying the whole formula”.
When asked explicitly about his future, he stated, “I’m thinking about everything”.
“You just think about is it worth it? Or do I enjoy being more at home with my family? Seeing my friends more when you’re not enjoying your sport?”
In an interview with BBC Radio 5, Max Verstappen furthered these comments.
“I want to be here to have fun and have a great time and enjoy myself. At the moment that’s not really the case.
“I’m trying. I keep telling myself every day to try and enjoy it. It’s just very hard”, he added.
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Jos Verstappen fuels the fire
Speaking to Dutch media De Telegraaf, Jos Verstappen said that his son is doing everything he can to help the team and make the best of it, but that’s not enough.
“To be honest, I’m a bit worried that Max might lose his motivation. He used to think racing in a Formula 1 car was the best thing in the world, but now I’m rather pessimistic about it.
“I’d like to say it wasn’t the case, but I do see this becoming a problem with regard to his future”, he said.
Even though the FIA is considering making changes to the regulations, and Jos Verstappen is confident his son will be listened to, he says, “that won’t make a difference”.
If there is a glimmer of hope for fans worried about Max Verstappen’s future in the sport, it’s that Jos Verstappen is hoping for major changes for the next two years, suggesting that there still may be a little extra time for Max Verstappen.
As the uncertainty grows louder both inside and outside the Verstappen camp, one question now looms over F1: if the sport can’t reignite Max Verstappen’s passion, how long before it risks losing one of its brightest stars?
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