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Max Verstappen slammed by F1 icon – ‘someone else will replace him’
Former F1 driver criticizes Max Verstappen’s negative views on the 2026 F1 cars, calling for more responsibility from the world champion.
Verstappen has expressed his discontent with the new cars, likening them to “Formula E on steroids,” drawing mixed responses from the F1 community.
Ralf Schumacher emphasized the need for a united front in the sport’s new era, while Juan Pablo Montoya slammed Verstappen’s remarks and advised him to leave if he doesn’t like the direction F1 is heading.
With contracts expiring in 2026, the F1 season kicks off in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix.
