Strong words from Max on the 2024 title. The Dutchman is convinced he would have clinched the title well before Las Vegas if driving for McLaren
A new year but the same habits as the past. It seems 2025 won’t bring any major personality changes for Max Verstappen. The Dutchman, fresh off claiming his fourth World Drivers’ Championship title (matching Sebastian Vettel and Alain Prost), is on fire during this winter off-season. Super Max, after several bold statements at the end of 2024, kicked off the new year with strong words and another scathing jab aimed at Woking, his favorite target for months now
After a season finale that seemed poised for a point-for-point showdown between Max and Lando Norris—ultimately derailed by the Briton’s multiple errors and the Dutchman’s extraordinary skill—Verstappen appears eager to get a few things off his chest. Many will remember the tense post-race exchange between him and Zak Brown in Las Vegas, where the son of Jos directly confronted the McLaren team principal, boasting about winning the title despite not having the fastest car on the grid—unlike Zak’s driver.
Max’s words were clear: “As you said before, I could only win with the best car. But this season turned out a bit differently. ” Reflecting on the championship he secured in Nevada, Verstappen recently delivered another sharp jab at the British team, this time striking hard, direct, and unapologetically— pure Max style.
Verstappen slams McLaren: “With me, the Championship would’ve been won before Las Vegas”
After a year filled with tension between him, Zak Brown, and lifelong friend Lando Norris, Verstappen spoke to the Swiss outlet Blick about Red Bull’s prospects for 2025: “I don’t have a crystal ball, but if we can address a few weaknesses over the winter, we’ll be back on top. However, I’m not making any predictions. Five teams should be fighting for the top as the gaps have closed.”
“We often lacked the necessary balance because we couldn’t quite hit the small temperature window—that was the primary issue with the SF-24,” he added.). Allora inizi a vagare caso” . Alla domanda “Avresti vinto il titolo con un’altra squadra prima di Las Vegas?”, il campione olandese ha risposto secco: “Con la McLaren risponderei a questa domanda con un sonoro sì, ma con la Ferrari non ne sarei così sicuro”. Risposta senza troppi giri di parole e fortissima. E come dargli torto…
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