P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Post-race, one particular topic sparked an unexpectedly sharp and angry response from the four-time world champion
Max Verstappen is feeling happier after his 2025 season than when he won the Formula 1 title last year. Despite winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, he missed out on a fifth championship as Lando Norris clinched his maiden title by just two points. Verstappen had a difficult season with some uncompetitive weekends, but Red Bull improved the car enough for him to contend for the title. When asked if he regretted a previous incident, he responded sharply and expressed annoyance. Verstappen feels satisfied with his performance in 2025, having won more races and scored more podiums than in his title-winning 2024 season. He is content with his skills and optimistic about the future.
