P1racenews AI automatic summary:
You certainly cannot see Max Verstappen making the same mistake as his fellow F1 champion.
Max Verstappen has the support to avoid making the same mistakes as Fernando Alonso in his next F1 career move, as he embarks on a new season without the drivers’ champion title for the first time since 2021. Despite an impressive performance in the races following the summer break, where he secured six wins and podium finishes in all 10 races, Verstappen narrowly missed out on his fifth consecutive title by just two points. The upcoming 2026 season brings new regulations and uncertainties, especially with Red Bull developing its own power unit. Former Haas team boss Guenther Steiner believes that if Red Bull does not improve for 2027, Verstappen, alongside his father and manager, will ensure he secures a winning seat, learning from Alonso’s career choices. Steiner has confidence in Verstappen’s smart decisions and support system, expecting that top teams will compete to have him in their leading car in the future.
