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Max Verstappen can pick whatever seat he wants for 2027, according to ex-F1 driver Johnny Herbert.
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert believes all drivers should fear Max Verstappen and predicts he will have his pick of seats for the 2027 season. Verstappen is set to race for Red Bull in 2026 under new power unit regulations as the team transitions to being an engine manufacturer. Concerns loom over whether Red Bull’s power unit will be competitive enough for Verstappen to challenge for wins. Should Verstappen not get a strong car, he is likely to leave Red Bull. Herbert suggests that Verstappen’s influence in the driver market will allow him to choose his team. He describes Verstappen as a driver with immense talent and intimidation factor, capable of securing multiple world championships. Herbert sees Verstappen as a dominant force in the future driver market.
