Max Verstappen has been one of the biggest critics of the current F1 regulations in recent months. He repeatedly warned that the new focus on energy management was slowly pushing him towards the exit. A new 60-40 ratio is now being discussed, in which the internal combustion engine will play a larger role. However, the FIA is encountering resistance from various engine suppliers. Verstappen has now had his say and is keeping his distance.
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Verstappen previously called the proposed changes by the FIA ‘the bare minimum’. However, the governing body has so far failed to reach an agreement with the involved suppliers. Audi and Honda, among others, are reportedly blocking the plans because they have already invested heavily in the current formula. During the official FIA press conference in Monaco, Verstappen did not want to comment on the persistent exit rumors surrounding him, but emphasized that he has now let go of the discussion and trusts the judgment of the FIA.
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“These discussions are still ongoing, but I no longer have any influence on them,” Verstappen responded. “I am confident that the FIA will make the right decision for the future of Formula 1 and motorsport in general. I have said everything I wanted to say. We have been involved in the discussion and have met with them. Those are already very positive steps. If we had done that earlier, this might have been prevented.” Verstappen already expressed strong criticism of the proposed regulations in 2023.
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