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Ex-Haas boss Guenther Steiner has backed Max Verstappen to avoid making the same career missteps that have haunted Fernando Alonso’s time in F1.
Former Haas boss Guenther Steiner supports Max Verstappen to not repeat the career missteps made by Fernando Alonso in Formula 1. Despite losing the 2025 World Championship to Lando Norris, Verstappen finished the season with the most wins, maintaining his status as the top driver on the current grid. The upcoming season poses uncertainty for Verstappen as Red Bull ventures into new regulations with an in-house engine. Speculation suggests a potential move for Verstappen to Mercedes, a team with an advantage in power unit manufacturing. Steiner is confident that Verstappen’s team will secure him a competitive car to continue his success and accumulate accolades. Verstappen’s contract flexibility, planning, and smart management are expected to prevent him from falling into the same career pitfalls as Alonso, ensuring he remains in a top-performing car for future seasons.
