On the eve of the Spanish Grand Prix, the two-time world champion, Max Verstappen, expressed uncertainty relating to his potential presence within the Formula One circuit, publish the termination of his present contract with Red Bull Racing in 2028.
The 25-year-old Red Bull driver is main Mexican teammate Sergio Perez within the championship after successful two of three races in 2023 and will clinch a 3rd title with loads to spare.
This weekend in Azerbaijan sees the primary of six dash races within the 23-round season, with the Saturday 100km sprint now a standalone occasion with its personal qualifying and unconnected to Sunday’s major race.
Next 12 months there’ll seemingly be a file 24 races, with China set to return after a four-year break resulting from COVID-19.
Verstappen is just not a giant fan of sprints and thought rigorously when requested by reporters in Baku in regards to the new format and increasing schedule.
“If we keep expanding the calendar and the whole weekend is that long, at one point you question yourself, ‘Is it worth it?'” stated the Dutch driver.
“I do like racing; I do like successful. I do know you’ve a superb life, a wage, and all the pieces, however is it a superb life?
“Sometimes you get to a degree in your profession the place you could wish to do different stuff.
“I know I have a contract until the end of 2028, and then we’ll review again. But I feel that if it’s getting too much at one point, then it’s time for a change.”
Verstappen accepted that it may appear odd to these outdoors who simply noticed the wealth and the successful. Still, he was not eager about equalling or beating Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton’s file seven titles.
“I want to do other things, other competitions. A bit like Fernando (Alonso) did,” he stated.
Alonso, a double F1 world champion, is a two-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and has participated within the Indianapolis 500.
The Spaniard, now 41, is chasing his fourth successive podium with Aston Martin in Baku this weekend.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
