“Wish Max a 5-Second Penalty Every Race”: ‘A**hole’ Max Verstappen Get’s Labelled a “Monster” by Dutch Champ, Singing High Praises of the Red Bull Sensation

Max Verstappen has thoroughly etched his name into Formula 1 racing history in bold capital letters. However, the Dutch racing sensation, a force of nature on the track, now finds himself under the candid scrutiny of his compatriot, a Dutch racing legend, who has boldly labeled him a ‘Monster.’ But is Max Verstappen truly the racing world’s enfant terrible, or is there more to this high-speed drama than meets the eye? Well, that’s something for you to decide on your own.

In a Formula 1 season where the Dutchman’s dominance has been nothing short of meteoric, his 19 wins out of 22 races for Red Bull have undeniably ushered in the “Verstappen era.” At just 26, he has not only rewritten the rules of F1 dominance but has solidified his place among the sport’s legends. His unparalleled success, coupled with a fiery and relentless approach, paints a picture of a driver who transcends the ordinary and embraces the extraordinary.

What makes Max Verstappen the greatest racing monster?

The scale of Max Verstappen’s success becomes apparent when you consider his teammate Sergio Pérez’s struggle to close the gap. The Dutchman’s 10 consecutive victories stand as a record, showcasing an inevitability that surrounded every race he entered. However, Red Bull’s dominance, spearheaded by Max Verstappen, is not a mere fluke, as chief technical officer Adrian Newey noted their unprecedented level of consistency.

However, Verstappen’s wins aren’t just about winning from the front row with his raw speed. They include remarkable comebacks, such as charging from 15th to second in Saudi Arabia and triumphing in Miami after starting 9th. Even in challenging conditions, like the wet track at Monaco, Verstappen showcased his prowess, highlighting a versatile skill set that elevates him above the competition.

Yet, with all the skills and passion, there also comes a level of aggressiveness to keep pushing the limits, evident in his radio communications with his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase. Verstappen attributes the intensity of these interactions to a determination to win and an unwavering commitment to perfection, a drive that fuels his every move on the track. And it’s in light of this fiery nature of the Dutchman that Tom Coronel, a racing legend in his own right, shared his views about the 26-year-old.

According to Formule1.nl, this is how Coronel puts it in the FORMULA 1 Magazine Annual Review, “Max only has one position: everything is for Bassie. He doesn’t give presents. Not at Christmas, not at your birthday. Never. This boy is – and I mean that positively – the greatest racing monster or a**hole you can come up with. As a neutral viewer, you would wish Max a five-second penalty every race. Because then so much fire and steam comes out of his ears and mouth that you see things you think, ‘Wow! This is what we want to see.’” [Translated by Google]

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Max Verstappen, despite his youth and immense success, envisions a relatively short-lived F1 career.

Verstappen drops a firm timeline on his retirement plans

Bursting onto the scene at just 17, he became the youngest-ever F1 driver. And now, at 26, he anticipates that his racing journey might be in its latter stages. In an interview with Swiss publication Blick, the Dutchman acknowledged the sport’s ongoing trajectory towards sustainability and his future. “Only one thing is certain: Max Verstappen will no longer be there!” he promptly responded when asked about how F1 would look like in 10 years.

While he remains committed to F1, the young Red Bull star is wary of any waning dedication. Emphasizing the pivotal role commitment plays in his approach to Formula 1, Verstappen iterated, “You always have to give everything for this sport at the crucial moment.”

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Do you think we might see Max Verstappen hang up his helmet after the conclusion of his current contract with Red Bull? Share your insights with us in the comments.