{"id":1954944,"date":"2026-05-25T11:18:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954944"},"modified":"2026-05-25T11:18:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:18:57","slug":"max-verstappen-reveals-the-minimum-he-needs-to-avoid-quitting-f1-after-doubling-down-on-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954944","title":{"rendered":"Max Verstappen reveals the \u201cminimum\u201d he needs to avoid quitting F1 after doubling down on threat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411774_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>Max Verstappen reveals the \u201cminimum\u201d he needs to avoid quitting F1 after doubling down on threat<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Max Verstappen outlines what he needs to avoid quitting F1 in 2027.<\/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=\"2026-05-25T12:18:57+01:00\">25 May 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:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411774_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411774_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411774_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411774_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411774_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411774_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411774_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411774_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411774_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&#8217;s future in F1 remains uncertain<\/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 has laid out the \u201cminimum\u201d requirement that he needs to stop him quitting Formula 1 next season.<\/p>\n<p>The four-time world champion renewed his threat to quit F1 if the series\u2019 engine regulations do not change in 2027 after qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix. Verstappen said it is \u201cjust mentally not doable for me to stay like this\u201d, as he doubled down on previous comments he made in March that he could walk away at the end of the season amid his dissatisfaction with the new rules.<\/p>\n<p>Verstappen had said on Thursday in the build-up to the weekend in Montreal that a proposal to reduce the need for energy management in a 60-40 split for 2027 is what F1 \u201cneeds\u201d, before appearing to confirm he would stay if the planned tweak happens.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Verstappen wants &#8220;pure racing&#8221; despite enjoying his battle with Hamilton<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But there are concerns the proposed changes for next year could be blocked, with opposition emerging in subsequent talks around the plan. As it stands, there would not be enough support to push through the move.<\/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>Asked after Sunday\u2019s race about a move to a 60-40 split and how it could impact his future, Verstappen described that figure as being the \u201cminimum\u201d he needs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe thing is, I know how pure other motorsports can feel like, you know? So then when you come back to this, it&#8217;s just&#8230; not very nice. I don&#8217;t want to be too negative now after a race like this, but I know what it feels like to drive pure racing cars and pure overtakes, pure racing and just natural driving,\u201d he told Sky Sports F1.<\/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-1b3aebd6c5432eb5b07e545d55c00db69a207d8a1a76528b7d9768009697dc49\">  Lewis Hamilton validated after key decision brings Ferrari breakthrough   Red Bull always ready to &#8220;take risks&#8221; and override Max Verstappen on F1 car set-up <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;This is all a bit like &#8211; especially qualifying &#8211; very anti-driving, anti-racing. And that&#8217;s not what Formula 1 should be about. So I really hope that next year we can get that 60-40 because that will naturally help everything a bit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Verstappen referenced his recent exploits in GT racing at the Nurburgring 24 Hours as an example of \u201cpure racing\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve been racing also different kind of cars and especially last week, that reminds me how pure motorsport can be and how great the racing can be,\u201d he explained.<\/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-da07c0f486678a92ab02949af407aa645e2d51d18f6297d42665f188fbb929c0\">  Hamilton and Verstappen dissect epic Canada battle in F1 cooldown room   Antonelli wins Canadian GP ahead of Hamilton as Russell suffers blow <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSo, yeah, when I come back into Formula 1, the thing is of course here, especially most of the drivers, we\u2019re the best in the world. So even if you would give us a rental car, we\u2019ll give you a good show and we\u2019ll race each other very hard and well. So it has nothing to do in that sense with the rules.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Verstappen secured his and Red Bull&#8217;s first podium in Canada<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 28-year-old Dutchman said the current rules are \u201call a bit confusing\u201d and \u201cnot what Formula 1 should be about\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s way too complex, all of this,\u201d he added. \u201cMost of the rules, the fans don\u2019t even know what we are dealing with while driving, what is allowed when you\u2019re behind or when you\u2019re the car ahead, what we have to do on a formation lap or what we have to do in an out-lap, or how much battery that we\u2019re allowed to charge.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll these things are just such a shame that we have to deal with all these things. And, yeah, for me F1 just needs to be more pure and I really hope that what they try to do next year will go through because I think that is necessary, the minimum necessary, to make it a bit more natural and a bit more back to normal, or at least a bit more pure racing.<\/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>\u201cBut like I said, as drivers, give us any kind of car, we\u2019ll always race and give a good entertainment or a good show. Doesn\u2019t matter, people say, \u201cOh, but look now, the show is great, the cars were fighting,\u201d but it has nothing to do with the car. It just needs to be more pure.\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\">Max Verstappen<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Red Bull<\/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\"> George Russell apologises to marshals for \u2018embarrassing\u2019 unsafe act at F1 Canadian GP<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411766_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411766_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411766_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411766_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411766_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411766_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411766_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411766_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411766_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-8d0e68b8845b780383731a3c42dfc6992c2d6a21b4e7049580647ac5c2ef04e6\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/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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Verstappen said it is \u201cjust mentally not doable for me to stay like this\u201d, as he doubled down on previous comments he made in March that he could walk away at the end of the season amid his dissatisfaction with the new rules.<\/p>\n<p>Verstappen had said on Thursday in the build-up to the weekend in Montreal that a proposal to reduce the need for energy management in a 60-40 split for 2027 is what F1 \u201cneeds\u201d, before appearing to confirm he would stay if the planned tweak happens.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Verstappen wants &#8220;pure racing&#8221; despite enjoying his battle with Hamilton<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But there are concerns the proposed changes for next year could be blocked, with opposition emerging in subsequent talks around the plan. As it stands, there would not be enough support to push through the move.<\/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>Asked after Sunday\u2019s race about a move to a 60-40 split and how it could impact his future, Verstappen described that figure as being the \u201cminimum\u201d he needs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe thing is, I know how pure other motorsports can feel like, you know? So then when you come back to this, it&#8217;s just&#8230; not very nice. I don&#8217;t want to be too negative now after a race like this, but I know what it feels like to drive pure racing cars and pure overtakes, pure racing and just natural driving,\u201d he told Sky Sports F1.<\/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-1b3aebd6c5432eb5b07e545d55c00db69a207d8a1a76528b7d9768009697dc49\">  Lewis Hamilton validated after key decision brings Ferrari breakthrough   Red Bull always ready to &#8220;take risks&#8221; and override Max Verstappen on F1 car set-up <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;This is all a bit like &#8211; especially qualifying &#8211; very anti-driving, anti-racing. And that&#8217;s not what Formula 1 should be about. So I really hope that next year we can get that 60-40 because that will naturally help everything a bit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Verstappen referenced his recent exploits in GT racing at the Nurburgring 24 Hours as an example of \u201cpure racing\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve been racing also different kind of cars and especially last week, that reminds me how pure motorsport can be and how great the racing can be,\u201d he explained.<\/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-da07c0f486678a92ab02949af407aa645e2d51d18f6297d42665f188fbb929c0\">  Hamilton and Verstappen dissect epic Canada battle in F1 cooldown room   Antonelli wins Canadian GP ahead of Hamilton as Russell suffers blow <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSo, yeah, when I come back into Formula 1, the thing is of course here, especially most of the drivers, we\u2019re the best in the world. So even if you would give us a rental car, we\u2019ll give you a good show and we\u2019ll race each other very hard and well. So it has nothing to do in that sense with the rules.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Verstappen secured his and Red Bull&#8217;s first podium in Canada<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 28-year-old Dutchman said the current rules are \u201call a bit confusing\u201d and \u201cnot what Formula 1 should be about\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s way too complex, all of this,\u201d he added. \u201cMost of the rules, the fans don\u2019t even know what we are dealing with while driving, what is allowed when you\u2019re behind or when you\u2019re the car ahead, what we have to do on a formation lap or what we have to do in an out-lap, or how much battery that we\u2019re allowed to charge.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll these things are just such a shame that we have to deal with all these things. And, yeah, for me F1 just needs to be more pure and I really hope that what they try to do next year will go through because I think that is necessary, the minimum necessary, to make it a bit more natural and a bit more back to normal, or at least a bit more pure racing.<\/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>\u201cBut like I said, as drivers, give us any kind of car, we\u2019ll always race and give a good entertainment or a good show. Doesn\u2019t matter, people say, \u201cOh, but look now, the show is great, the cars were fighting,\u201d but it has nothing to do with the car. It just needs to be more pure.\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 has laid out the \u201cminimum\u201d requirement that he needs to stop him quitting Formula 1 next season.<\/p>\n<p>The four-time world champion renewed his threat to quit F1 if the series\u2019 engine regulations do not change in 2027 after qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix. Verstappen said it is \u201cjust mentally not doable for me to stay like this\u201d, as he doubled down on previous comments he made in March that he could walk away at the end of the season amid his dissatisfaction with the new rules.<\/p>\n<p>Verstappen had said on Thursday in the build-up to the weekend in Montreal that a proposal to reduce the need for energy management in a 60-40 split for 2027 is what F1 \u201cneeds\u201d, before appearing to confirm he would stay if the planned tweak happens.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411481_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Verstappen wants &#8220;pure racing&#8221; despite enjoying his battle with Hamilton<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But there are concerns the proposed changes for next year could be blocked, with opposition emerging in subsequent talks around the plan. As it stands, there would not be enough support to push through the move.<\/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>Asked after Sunday\u2019s race about a move to a 60-40 split and how it could impact his future, Verstappen described that figure as being the \u201cminimum\u201d he needs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe thing is, I know how pure other motorsports can feel like, you know? So then when you come back to this, it&#8217;s just&#8230; not very nice. I don&#8217;t want to be too negative now after a race like this, but I know what it feels like to drive pure racing cars and pure overtakes, pure racing and just natural driving,\u201d he told Sky Sports F1.<\/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-1b3aebd6c5432eb5b07e545d55c00db69a207d8a1a76528b7d9768009697dc49\">  Lewis Hamilton validated after key decision brings Ferrari breakthrough   Red Bull always ready to &#8220;take risks&#8221; and override Max Verstappen on F1 car set-up <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;This is all a bit like &#8211; especially qualifying &#8211; very anti-driving, anti-racing. And that&#8217;s not what Formula 1 should be about. So I really hope that next year we can get that 60-40 because that will naturally help everything a bit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Verstappen referenced his recent exploits in GT racing at the Nurburgring 24 Hours as an example of \u201cpure racing\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve been racing also different kind of cars and especially last week, that reminds me how pure motorsport can be and how great the racing can be,\u201d he explained.<\/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-da07c0f486678a92ab02949af407aa645e2d51d18f6297d42665f188fbb929c0\">  Hamilton and Verstappen dissect epic Canada battle in F1 cooldown room   Antonelli wins Canadian GP ahead of Hamilton as Russell suffers blow <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSo, yeah, when I come back into Formula 1, the thing is of course here, especially most of the drivers, we\u2019re the best in the world. So even if you would give us a rental car, we\u2019ll give you a good show and we\u2019ll race each other very hard and well. So it has nothing to do in that sense with the rules.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411737_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Verstappen secured his and Red Bull&#8217;s first podium in Canada<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 28-year-old Dutchman said the current rules are \u201call a bit confusing\u201d and \u201cnot what Formula 1 should be about\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s way too complex, all of this,\u201d he added. \u201cMost of the rules, the fans don\u2019t even know what we are dealing with while driving, what is allowed when you\u2019re behind or when you\u2019re the car ahead, what we have to do on a formation lap or what we have to do in an out-lap, or how much battery that we\u2019re allowed to charge.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll these things are just such a shame that we have to deal with all these things. And, yeah, for me F1 just needs to be more pure and I really hope that what they try to do next year will go through because I think that is necessary, the minimum necessary, to make it a bit more natural and a bit more back to normal, or at least a bit more pure racing.<\/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>\u201cBut like I said, as drivers, give us any kind of car, we\u2019ll always race and give a good entertainment or a good show. Doesn\u2019t matter, people say, \u201cOh, but look now, the show is great, the cars were fighting,\u201d but it has nothing to do with the car. It just needs to be more pure.\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\/1096213\/1\/max-verstappen-reveals-minimum-he-needs-avoid-quitting-f1-after-doubling-down&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411774_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Max Verstappen reveals the \u201cminimum\u201d he needs to avoid quitting F1 after doubling down on threat Max Verstappen outlines what he needs to avoid quitting F1 in 2027. 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