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Max Verstappen motorsport and Formula 1 involvement

Overview

Max Verstappen has expressed dissatisfaction with new Formula 1 technical regulations, arguing that strict limits on electric power units result in car uniformity that diminishes individual driving talent. In response to these criticisms, Red Bull team principal Günther Steiner defended the team, noting that Verstappen's comments are typical for the sport.

Separately, Verstappen addressed the future of his motorsport project, Verstappen Racing. He clarified that while the team aims to become a professional competitor in endurance racing and GT3 classes over the next several decades, he has no plans to bring the outfit into Formula 1 due to the excessive demands of managing a team alongside a racing schedule.

Entities

Max Verstappen · Red Bull Racing · electric power unit · Günther Steiner · Verstappen Racing

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Max Verstappen rules out bringing Verstappen Racing to Formula 1

    Max Verstappen ruled out bringing his Verstappen Racing team to Formula 1, stating he prefers to focus on expanding the project within endurance racing to avoid the extreme demands of F1 management.

  2. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Max Verstappen slams new F1 rules, Steiner backs Red Bull

    Max Verstappen says new F1 regulations make all cars and drivers alike; Günther Steiner says his remarks are normal and Red Bull remains his likely team.

Sources

f1maximaal.nl · genofox.com · mixvale.com.br · motorsport.nextgen-auto.com · motorsport.uol.com.br · motorsportweek.com · us.fokus.news.viva.co.id