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Guenther Steiner dig at Max Verstappen over F1 2026 rules draws brutal clapback from Jos
Max Verstappen’s father Jos responded to Guenther Steiner’s comments about his son’s attitude towards the 2026 engine regulations, highlighting a clash of opinions between the two racing figures. Steiner, a former F1 team principal, criticized Verstappen’s dissatisfaction with the regs on a podcast, suggesting a need for change to make the Dutch driver happy. Verstappen Sr. took offense at Steiner’s remarks, indicating his disapproval of the MotoGP team boss’s communication style. Max Verstappen himself has voiced strong opposition to the proposed 2026 regulations and hinted at the possibility of leaving F1 if changes are not implemented for 2027, emphasizing the mental strain of enduring the current rules. The FIA’s discussions to shift the energy balance in favor of combustion over electrical sources have heightened tensions surrounding the future of Verstappen’s career in Formula 1.
