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Max Verstappen would be sad to leave Formula 1, but continues to hint that he is laying the groundwork for an exit.
Max Verstappen has detailed his plans for the future beyond Formula 1, making it clear that fans shouldn’t pity him should he leave the top tier of single-seater racing. He has expressed his discontent with the current F1 regulations, equating it to playing Mario Kart and stating that it lacks the essence of true racing. Verstappen has hinted at his exit from F1 by focusing on his Verstappen.com Racing GT3 team and his participation in the Nurburgring 24 Hours. Despite the potential transition, he remains passionate about his other projects and the team, emphasizing his commitment to their development in the coming years. Verstappen, at 28 years old, aims to prioritize his enjoyment in his racing career and has no intentions of prolonging his F1 career at the expense of his happiness. He believes that success in sports starts with enjoying what you do and is reevaluating his approach to ensure that he finds fulfillment in his endeavors.

