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Max Verstappen has confirmed he is ‘exploring other things’ to find ‘fun’ after criticising F1’s new rules.
Max Verstappen is exploring other avenues outside of Formula 1 to rediscover the enjoyment in racing following his criticism of the new regulations. He strongly voiced his disapproval of the new energy recovery and management rules, labeling them as “anti-racing” and likening them to “Formula E on steroids.” Verstappen has been vocal about the risks associated with the 2026 regulations since as early as 2023 and has engaged in alternative racing pursuits, such as participating in events at the Nurburgring and gearing up for the upcoming 24 Hours in May. Despite his concerns over the evolving nature of racing and the perceived loss of purity in the sport, Verstappen emphasized that his primary focus is on deriving enjoyment from driving, rather than solely pursuing a race-winning car or championship prospects in the current F1 landscape.
