P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It was an early start this year to the will he/won’t he saga.
Max Verstappen recently expressed concerns about the new wide-sweeping regulations in Formula 1, suggesting they could make the sport similar to “FE on steroids” and result in “anti-racing”.
His critique adds to a series of criticisms he has made about the direction of the sport, such as the growing F1 calendar and the introduction of sprint events.
Despite speculation about his future in F1, with Verstappen issuing a guarded response when asked if the new rules would impact his decision, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali remains confident that Verstappen will continue racing beyond this year.
In a recent poll by RacingNews365, a majority of voters believe that Verstappen will stay in F1, echoing Domenicali’s sentiments, despite some concerns raised by the driver.
The ongoing speculation over Verstappen’s future adds an intriguing storyline to the upcoming F1 season, with fans eagerly awaiting to see how it unfolds.
