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Verstappen reveals bizarre 2am habit
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen has revealed that testing out racing moves in the middle of the night keeps him awake.
In 2025, Verstappen narrowly missed out on a record-equalling fifth consecutive championship but still claimed eight race victories, more than any other driver that year.
He also achieved success outside of F1 by obtaining his GT3 Nordschleife licence and winning his debut GT3 race.
Verstappen’s secret to racing talent and success involves waking up with ideas in the middle of the night and immediately testing them out on the simulator.
Despite his accomplishments, there are concerns about how long the 28-year-old will continue racing in F1, with Verstappen indicating that the current schedule of 24 races per season may impact his longevity in the sport.
Alongside his F1 career, Verstappen has interests in sim racing, GT Racing, and a desire to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, along with being a new father following partner Kelly Piquet giving birth earlier in the year.
