Max Verstappen explains what likely to put an end to his Formula One dominance

Max Verstappen currently stands at the pinnacle of the racing world, firmly seated in the RB19. The Dutch driver has been relentless in securing victories, showcasing exceptional skills since his early days in karting. His dominance in the industry had been unquestionable.

However, as with all things, success is temporary. Despite being at his peak in his career with Red Bull, there will inevitably come a time when Verstappen’s reign will be challenged. Let’s not delay further and look into aspects of his career.

Max Verstappen outlines what will stop him in F1

Even for accomplished drivers, Formula One could be quite tedious and mentally draining. The current status of Max Verstappen as an unbeatable driver on the track is the outcome of relentless efforts to be the very best, a journey that began early in his karting days. If we count his days as a junior, the Red Bull driver has been dominating the sports world for 8 years now, and it is more likely for his interest to start diminishing now as it has been a while since he started.

However, all of these victories he has been achieving have made him addicted to them, to the point where not securing a successful triumph may result in serious consequences for his mental health. Neverthless, the three-time World Champion is well aware that 2026 might be the ultimate downfall for the team with the change of a new engineer and active aerodynamics.

When asked about his future plans to stay in the sport or leave as soon as his dominant reign faces danger, the driver replied, “I don’t see myself spending three years in the midfield. I’d rather stay home or do something else.”

Lewis Hamilton on Max Verstappen’s F1 dominance

On the other hand, Lewis Hamilton has been closely monitoring every move by Verstappen. Recently, the British driver has been noted for listening to the post-race communications over Verstappen’s radio and has openly shared his observations with the public.

Hamilton claimed that Christian Horner’s tone appeared dull when acknowledging Verstappen’s achievements, suggesting that winning races has become a routine for the Dutchman.

However, the seven-time World Champion faced major backlash from the fans as he was accused of being too “nosy” and “obsessed.” Some also argued that he should focus on improving his own performance rather than criticizing other drivers.

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