
Max Verstappen dropping hints about his F1 future while sat in a Red Bull that couldn't make Q3 at Suzuka is the kind of subplot that makes this sport irresistible. Whether it's a negotiating tactic or a genuine existential crisis, the paddock is absolutely lapping it up.
Max Verstappen has admitted he needs to 'figure out' his Formula 1 future after the 2026 regulations left him feeling beyond frustrated. The four-time world champion expressed his desire for cars that are 'a little bit more fun to drive' as the new era continues to disappoint.