Following the most recent FIA controversy, Max Verstappen’s possible retirement has gained a lot of attention.
After Max Verstappen threatened to retire early from the series if restrictions on driver language were not lifted, Helmut Marko issued a warning to the FIA, urging them to “take Max Verstappen seriously.”
When Verstappen used profanity during Thursday’s press conference, the FIA penalized him with community service, leaving him furious at the Singapore Grand Prix.
The 27-year-old expressed his disapproval of this action following qualifying and later announced his intention to retire early should the sport’s governing body continue to impose more and more restrictions on drivers.
Indeed. When you can’t be yourself or have to deal with these kinds of silly things, it definitely determines your future, he lamented in Singapore. “I believe that at this point in my career, you don’t want to be constantly dealing with this.
You know, it really wears you out. It’s fantastic to be successful and win races, of course, but after all of that, all that effort has left you wanting to just enjoy yourself.
Naturally, everyone in this fight—even those at the back of the grid—is pushing themselves to the absolute limit. However, I do not think that is a viable way to stay in the sport if you have to deal with all these ridiculous things.
Marko made it apparent that Verstappen is serious and that his tolerance for the FIA’s antics is running thin, despite the fact that many have dismissed his remarks as meaningless threats.
“You need to treat Max with respect,” he informed Motorsport-Total. “He’s accomplished a lot, but he values the fact that he still finds enjoyment in the entire sport.
“He is of the type that when he says, ‘Okay, that’s it,’ that’s when it gets spoiled for him.” He really does mean it, but I hope that his current circumstances won’t force him to retire anytime soon.”
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