Max Verstappen He was proclaimed Formula 1 world champion for the fourth time in a row at the last Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 and his limit, judging by his performances, seems to be very far away, since every year he seems to be a stronger driver mentally and physically. .
However, as he has stressed on several occasions, the Dutch driver does not intend to follow in the footsteps of Fernando Alonso And Lewis Hamiltonwho at 40 are still part of the grid of the highest category of motorsport. That of Red Bull He recognizes that he wants to compete at the top, that's what excites him, but he wants to “do something else to enjoy it”, because success is everything.
In an interview with Formula 1 itself, he said: “24 races is a lot and I know I can't do this forever. I love racing, I love competing to the maximum with so many drivers amazing. But there will be a day when I just want to relax a little more, you know, you only live once.
“I also want to do other things to enjoy, to at least maximize my life on this planet. Of course, you know what the end goal is… Can you win eight titles? Yes, that would be amazing, but , on the other hand, it's not really necessary I mean, there are a lot more things I want to do in life, and also just have fun, reunite with my family,” he added. .
The little time Formula 1 allows him to spend with his family He has also created a big void in himself that he hopes to fill in the near future.because he feels indebted for everything they did for him in his childhood.
“Nowadays, sometimes my mom or dad calls me and I say, 'I'm busy, I'll call you back later.' But I also know that there will be a day when I won't call, because they won't be there. And these kinds of moments make me realize that it's not just about shopping and racing. . and I want to spend more time with them, because since I was four years old, our whole life, my family's life, has been dedicated to my arrival in F1. And at some point, you have to return the favor and spend more time with them. At the end of the day, that’s way more important than all the success here.”
“I like being competitive. I like winning world championships and winning races. But at some point family comes first, because people get older and you really have to savor the moments,” concluded Max Verstappen at this about.
World Champion Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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