“I Will Have Reached My Peak…”: Max Verstappen Sets a Tentative Date on F1 Retirement Post-Red Bull Contract Dissolution

Max Verstappen achieved his lifelong dream of becoming an F1 world champion in the 2021 season. As a result of his success, he signed a new bumper contract with Red Bull that sees him driving for the team until the end of 2028. But the Dutch driver has now hinted about his plans after his 2028 contract expires with Red Bull.

Verstappen mentioned he has no interest in changing teams and is quite happy with Red Bull. He is one of the best drivers on the grid and also one of the highest-paid in the sport. As things stand, it won’t make much sense for him to change teams in the near future.

Max Verstappen reveals his plans beyond the 2028 season

The world champion revealed he has not decided what he will do after the 2028 season. But he mentioned he might leave the sport abruptly and will make the decision on how he feels in 2028.

“I have no intention of changing teams. I’m happy here and they’re happy with me. But I haven’t made a decision on what I will do after 2028. I may stop. I’ve been in Formula 1 since I was 17. It’s a long time. I’ve done many seasons in F1,” said the world champion.

“I might want to do different things. At 31, I don’t know if I will have reached my peak or if the drop in performance will have happened. I want to do other types of racing, racing endurance, for example. Maybe I’ll get tired of traveling all the time,” said Verstappen.

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This is the first time that the Dutch driver has spoken about retirement or his future beyond F1. He is still just 24 and has a long way to go and has to achieve a lot more things in the sport. But one thing he is clear about is that he has no interest in achieving the Triple Crown.

The Dutch driver dismisses plans to race in the Indy 500

The 2021 world champion mentioned he has no interest in racing in IndyCar or winning the Indy 500. Hence he is withdrawing himself from achieving the Triple Crown in motorsports.

“I’ve no desire to chase the Triple Crown. At least, not Indy. I have a lot of respect for what they achieve there, but for me, especially being in F1 for such a long time already, I don’t need to risk my life there and potentially injure myself, your legs, whatever,” said Max.

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Well, it would have been interesting to see his raw talent and speed in the Oval of IndyCar. But he does not need to look at any other form of motorsport when he is racing in Formula 1.