{"id":1896647,"date":"2026-04-22T12:51:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1896647"},"modified":"2026-04-22T12:51:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:51:32","slug":"why-max-verstappens-father-has-switched-off-the-tv-when-watching-f1-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1896647","title":{"rendered":"Why Max Verstappen\u2019s father has &#8216;switched off the TV&#8217; when watching F1 in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1372685_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Why Max Verstappen\u2019s father has &#8216;switched off the TV&#8217; when watching F1 in 2026<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jos Verstappen weighs in on F1 2026&#8217;s controversial new regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-22T13:51:32+01:00\">22 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1372685_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1372685_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1372685_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1372685_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1372685_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1372685_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1372685_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1372685_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1372685_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Verstappen has echoed his son&#8217;s criticism of F1&#8217;s new rules<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Max Verstappen\u2019s father, Jos, says he has resorted to \u201cswitching off the TV\u201d when watching Formula 1 this season.<\/p>\n<p>F1\u2019s new power unit regulations for the 2026 season have divided opinion among drivers and fans, with four-time world champion Verstappen the loudest critic of the rules.<\/p>\n<p>Verstappen has been left unhappy with the amount of energy management that is required with the new power units and made several disparaging remarks about the direction F1 has gone.<\/p>\n<p>The rules have already been tweaked in an attempt to improve qualifying and appease driver concerns relating to their safety, though it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to keep the 28-year-old Dutchman in F1.<\/p>\n<p>Verstappen Sr has joined his son in criticising the regulations, telling RaceXpress: \u201cIt\u2019s madness to say that GT3 is a better race than Formula 1. It used to be the other way round.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAll those GT3 lads were desperate to get a taste of what it\u2019s like in Formula 1, but these days that\u2019s hard to come by.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a driver, I find it [2026-spec F1] less enjoyable too. Every now and then I\u2019m watching and I switch the TV off because I\u2019m less interested.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0ede8eafaeb7ff51fd5d6e7b10ad7b4188cff0ffee3265c76583cb7c052e1d0c\">  Max Verstappen F1 career decision prediction made by Jenson Button   Max Verstappen baffled by \u201cstrange\u201d car damage in NLS5 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not the Formula 1 that Formula 1 stands for. The driver has to rely heavily on the car and can no longer make a difference as a driver. I think that\u2019s a shame in Formula 1.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLook, you have to brake late, but you can\u2019t brake too late either. Yet in fast corners you really need to be able to make a difference, like in the first sector in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou just can\u2019t do that with this car and certainly not with that battery that you have to keep recharging.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c92e6c91fd074f91d0e7aaacd9ceeebc502ae7460d1a917ee63ed37f69ed9358\">  Car damage denies Max Verstappen NLS5 victory chance   WATCH LIVE: Max Verstappen tackles NLS5 as racing continues in wake of tragedy <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Speaking before the changes were announced, Red Bull driver Verstappen welcomed efforts to improve the regulations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe fact that we\u2019re talking [about changes to the rules] is already a step forward,\u201d Verstappen told Viaplay last week.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe problem is simply that you can tweak these regulations a bit, but fundamentally, something is wrong. Not everyone will admit that publicly, but it\u2019s true.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m just trying to adapt to it. Even though I\u2019ll be retiring in a few years\u2019 time, I do want it to remain a decent sport. Something has to change. In that case, I would choose to have the V10 or V8 engines brought back.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">F1<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Jos Verstappen<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Max Verstappen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Lando Norris reveals what would &#8216;mean more than winning an F1 championship&#8217;<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403798_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403798_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403798_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403798_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403798_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403798_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403798_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403798_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403798_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-021f1333f880a95dc93bbfb507ecb4203af5ecee41b93dbfc089ca7ccc303315\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Lewis Larkam<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">F1 Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Lewis regularly attends Grands Prix for Crash.net around the world. 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data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jos Verstappen weighs in on F1 2026&#8217;s controversial new regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Max Verstappen\u2019s father, Jos, says he has resorted to \u201cswitching off the TV\u201d when watching Formula 1 this season.<\/p>\n<p>F1\u2019s new power unit regulations for the 2026 season have divided opinion among drivers and fans, with four-time world champion Verstappen the loudest critic of the rules.<\/p>\n<p>Verstappen has been left unhappy with the amount of energy management that is required with the new power units and made several disparaging remarks about the direction F1 has gone.<\/p>\n<p>The rules have already been tweaked in an attempt to improve qualifying and appease driver concerns relating to their safety, though it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to keep the 28-year-old Dutchman in F1.<\/p>\n<p>Verstappen Sr has joined his son in criticising the regulations, telling RaceXpress: \u201cIt\u2019s madness to say that GT3 is a better race than Formula 1. It used to be the other way round.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAll those GT3 lads were desperate to get a taste of what it\u2019s like in Formula 1, but these days that\u2019s hard to come by.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a driver, I find it [2026-spec F1] less enjoyable too. Every now and then I\u2019m watching and I switch the TV off because I\u2019m less interested.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0ede8eafaeb7ff51fd5d6e7b10ad7b4188cff0ffee3265c76583cb7c052e1d0c\">  Max Verstappen F1 career decision prediction made by Jenson Button   Max Verstappen baffled by \u201cstrange\u201d car damage in NLS5 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not the Formula 1 that Formula 1 stands for. The driver has to rely heavily on the car and can no longer make a difference as a driver. I think that\u2019s a shame in Formula 1.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLook, you have to brake late, but you can\u2019t brake too late either. Yet in fast corners you really need to be able to make a difference, like in the first sector in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou just can\u2019t do that with this car and certainly not with that battery that you have to keep recharging.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c92e6c91fd074f91d0e7aaacd9ceeebc502ae7460d1a917ee63ed37f69ed9358\">  Car damage denies Max Verstappen NLS5 victory chance   WATCH LIVE: Max Verstappen tackles NLS5 as racing continues in wake of tragedy <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Speaking before the changes were announced, Red Bull driver Verstappen welcomed efforts to improve the regulations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe fact that we\u2019re talking [about changes to the rules] is already a step forward,\u201d Verstappen told Viaplay last week.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe problem is simply that you can tweak these regulations a bit, but fundamentally, something is wrong. Not everyone will admit that publicly, but it\u2019s true.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m just trying to adapt to it. Even though I\u2019ll be retiring in a few years\u2019 time, I do want it to remain a decent sport. Something has to change. In that case, I would choose to have the V10 or V8 engines brought back.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Max Verstappen\u2019s father, Jos, says he has resorted to \u201cswitching off the TV\u201d when watching Formula 1 this season.<\/p>\n<p>F1\u2019s new power unit regulations for the 2026 season have divided opinion among drivers and fans, with four-time world champion Verstappen the loudest critic of the rules.<\/p>\n<p>Verstappen has been left unhappy with the amount of energy management that is required with the new power units and made several disparaging remarks about the direction F1 has gone.<\/p>\n<p>The rules have already been tweaked in an attempt to improve qualifying and appease driver concerns relating to their safety, though it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to keep the 28-year-old Dutchman in F1.<\/p>\n<p>Verstappen Sr has joined his son in criticising the regulations, telling RaceXpress: \u201cIt\u2019s madness to say that GT3 is a better race than Formula 1. It used to be the other way round.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAll those GT3 lads were desperate to get a taste of what it\u2019s like in Formula 1, but these days that\u2019s hard to come by.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a driver, I find it [2026-spec F1] less enjoyable too. Every now and then I\u2019m watching and I switch the TV off because I\u2019m less interested.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0ede8eafaeb7ff51fd5d6e7b10ad7b4188cff0ffee3265c76583cb7c052e1d0c\">  Max Verstappen F1 career decision prediction made by Jenson Button   Max Verstappen baffled by \u201cstrange\u201d car damage in NLS5 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not the Formula 1 that Formula 1 stands for. The driver has to rely heavily on the car and can no longer make a difference as a driver. I think that\u2019s a shame in Formula 1.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLook, you have to brake late, but you can\u2019t brake too late either. Yet in fast corners you really need to be able to make a difference, like in the first sector in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou just can\u2019t do that with this car and certainly not with that battery that you have to keep recharging.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c92e6c91fd074f91d0e7aaacd9ceeebc502ae7460d1a917ee63ed37f69ed9358\">  Car damage denies Max Verstappen NLS5 victory chance   WATCH LIVE: Max Verstappen tackles NLS5 as racing continues in wake of tragedy <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Speaking before the changes were announced, Red Bull driver Verstappen welcomed efforts to improve the regulations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe fact that we\u2019re talking [about changes to the rules] is already a step forward,\u201d Verstappen told Viaplay last week.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe problem is simply that you can tweak these regulations a bit, but fundamentally, something is wrong. Not everyone will admit that publicly, but it\u2019s true.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m just trying to adapt to it. Even though I\u2019ll be retiring in a few years\u2019 time, I do want it to remain a decent sport. Something has to change. In that case, I would choose to have the V10 or V8 engines brought back.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1093282\/1\/why-max-verstappens-father-has-switched-tv-when-watching-f1-2026&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1372685_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Why Max Verstappen\u2019s father has &#8216;switched off the TV&#8217; when watching F1 in 2026 Jos Verstappen weighs in on F1 2026&#8217;s controversial new regulations. 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