'A Lot of Stuff to Figure Out' for Verstappen - and F1's Rule-Makers

Verstappen's surprise admission he must 'figure out' F1 future

Max Verstappen has suggested for the first time that he has to make a decision about leaving Formula 1, as he admitted he is "beyond" just being frustrated with the current rules.The four-time world champion has been the most vocal critic of the 2026 cars and particularly the engines, and has made it clear he will not continue racing in F1 if he is not enjoying it.However, after being eliminated in Q2 in Japan on another difficult weekend for Re…

'A lot of stuff to figure out' for Verstappen - and F1's rule-makers

Max Verstappen Gives Cryptic Comment on F1 Future Following Dismal Japanese Qualifying

While Mercedes prodigy Kimi Antonelli celebrated his second career pole position, reigning four-time World Champion Max Verstappen found himself out of qualifying earlier than he would have liked. He managed only an 11th-place starting position. In an interview following the session, he gave a cryptic message on his future in Formula 1. The 28-year-old has previously branded the team’s 2026 challenger, the RB22, as impossible to drive. Yet, step…