Max Verstappen, at the age of 26, is set to mark his 200th career Formula 1 race at the Dutch Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver to reach this milestone. Despite this achievement, Verstappen has made it clear that he does not envision participating in another 200 races in the future.
Verstappen expressed his sentiments, stating that while he has enjoyed the incredible journey so far, he does not see himself continuing for another eight seasons to reach the 400-race mark. Currently, no driver has reached 400 races in Formula 1, with Fernando Alonso being the closest at 395 races.
Although Verstappen has a contract with Red Bull until 2028 and shows no signs of retiring soon, he remains cautious about committing to such a long-term career in F1. He emphasized the importance of assessing the new F1 regulations set to be introduced in 2026 before making any decisions about his future in the sport.
Having debuted in F1 at the age of 17 in 2015, Verstappen has been a prominent figure in the racing world. Despite his dedication to Formula 1, he expressed interest in exploring other race series post his F1 career, particularly those with a less demanding schedule than the current 24-race season.
Verstappen's passion for racing extends beyond F1, as he looks forward to potential opportunities in different racing disciplines that offer a more relaxed environment while still allowing him to compete and strive for victory.
As Verstappen celebrates his 200th race, fans eagerly anticipate his future endeavors both in Formula 1 and potentially in other racing series, as he continues to make his mark on the motorsport world.
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