Max Verstappen makes startling F1 retirement admission

Max Verstappen disclosed that he came very close to retiring from Formula 1 earlier this year due to frustrations with the new regulations introduced in 2026. He described these changes as overwhelming, likening them to 'Formula E on steroids', and admitted to feeling at a breaking point during the season's early races.

However, after recent adjustments to the regulations and improvements to his Red Bull car, Verstappen is now feeling more positive about his future in the sport. He has signed a contract extension with Red Bull until 2030 and has recently achieved notable results, including a second-place finish in Azerbaijan and a victory in Bahrain.