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Max Verstappen may have missed out on the F1 drivers’ title by two points, but he has a lot to be positive about.
Max Verstappen expressed that he has “no regrets” about his 2025 F1 season, despite narrowly missing out on a fifth consecutive drivers’ championship. He described his relationship with the RB21 as a “rollercoaster” ride, alternating between loving and hating the car throughout the campaign. Lando Norris’s performance at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ultimately prevented Verstappen from clinching the championship, but his consistent strong showings kept him in contention. Verstappen had to push the limits in an often inferior Red Bull car and many considered this season as the best in his F1 career. A crucial floor upgrade at the Italian Grand Prix revitalized his season under new team principal Laurent Mekies, leading to a strong finish with six wins in the last nine races. Verstappen highlighted the positive atmosphere within the team and the momentum they gained heading into the new era of F1 regulations, with Red Bull transitioning into a power unit manufacturer for the first time.
