P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The World Champion has been extremely critical of F1’s approach to growing the sport, but understands its approach.
Max Verstappen fully understands Formula 1’s efforts to expand the championship and admits that if he were in charge, he would not pay attention to drivers’ concerns. While he has been vocal in his opposition to certain aspects, such as the Sprint format and the show events around Grands Prix, including the Las Vegas race, Verstappen supports F1’s aim to grow the sport. He has expressed his frustration with the Las Vegas GP, calling it primarily a show rather than a sporting event and feeling like a clown during the opening ceremony. Verstappen has even threatened to retire after his contract ends, but he acknowledges the business aspect of F1 and respects the decisions made by those in control. Although he believes that as the owner he would make his own choices, when asked for his opinion, he prefers to give an honest response.
