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Max Verstappen conceded that he could be pushed towards opting for an early retirement from F1.
Max Verstappen has addressed the possibility of leaving F1 and questioned the seriousness of the FIA regarding his retirement talks. The three-time F1 champion expressed his frustration during media scrums in Singapore, following his punishment for swearing during a press conference. Verstappen’s public service penalty stemmed from his comments during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, prompting concerns about his future in the sport. The GPDA is planning internal discussions on how to proceed in light of Verstappen’s situation. Despite receiving support from fellow drivers like Lewis Hamilton, Verstappen is contemplating the impact of ongoing frustrations and potential early retirement from F1. He acknowledges that while racing will continue without him, there may come a point where he can no longer tolerate certain circumstances.
