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Verstappen: Quit F1 if Not the Best
11 Nov
Summary
- Max Verstappen would quit Formula 1 if he doubted being the top driver.
- He made his F1 debut in 2015 at just 17 years old.
- Verstappen achieved second place in Sao Paulo starting from 21st.
Max Verstappen, a four-time world champion, stated that his commitment to Formula 1 is contingent on his self-belief as the top driver. He asserted that he would retire from the sport if he ever doubted his status as the best.
Verstappen's intense mindset dates back to his 2015 debut with Toro Rosso at the age of 17, where he already felt he had the potential to be the best. This season, Red Bull's initial performance with their new power units was not as strong.
However, Verstappen has since secured victories in Bahrain, Singapore, and Mexico. He demonstrated his skill by finishing second at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, despite starting 21st due to an engine penalty. This drive was lauded by Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, who noted Verstappen's ability to exceed simulations.
