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Max Verstappen reflects on ‘tough’ 2025 in New Year message
In 2025, Max Verstappen shared a final message with F1 fans through a Red Bull social media post, reflecting on the rollercoaster season.
Amid farewells to Christian Horner, Red Bull faced a challenging year, conceding dominance to McLaren in a title battle between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Despite trailing by 104 points, Verstappen’s resurgence in the latter half secured wins in Italy, Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.
Ultimately finishing just two points behind Norris, Verstappen’s perseverance earned recognition as the driver of the year amidst tough competition.
Looking ahead to 2026, Verstappen expressed gratitude to fans for sticking by Red Bull through highs and lows, emphasizing the team’s unwavering spirit and shared celebrations.
