'Not mentally doable to stay like this' - Verstappen renews quit threat
Max Verstappen threatens to quit Formula 1 at the end of this season if planned changes to the engine regulations are blocked.
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Max Verstappen threatens to quit Formula 1 at the end of this season if planned changes to the engine regulations are blocked.
Max Verstappen has renewed his threat to quit Formula 1 if the sport's regulations do not change in 2027, stating that another season with the current rules is 'not mentally doable'.
Max Verstappen has reignited his threat to quit Formula 1 if the sport's regulations do not change in 2027, expressing concerns over the current power unit balance.
Max Verstappen has threatened to quit Formula 1 at the end of this season if planned changes to the engine regulations for next year are blocked.
Max Verstappen has given the strongest hint yet that he will quit Formula 1 if the power unit regulations don’t change for 2026, expressing dissatisfaction with the current rules.
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