Max Verstappen is just 24, but he is already regarded as a veteran in the world of Formula 1. Max joined the traveling circus back in 2015 at 17 and has come a long way since. His excellent racing throughout the 2021 season not just earned him a championship title, but a massive contract as well.

The multi-year deal keeps the Dutchman at Red Bull till 2028, and in a sport like F1, 4-year long deals are rare. The deal earns him a whopping $50 plus million a year; truly a mega amount for a mega star! And it’s surely too soon to talk about Verstappen’s future, but he has already given us a glimpse into his mindset.

Max Verstappen comments on life after the multi-year contract

Firstly, Verstappen quickly denied ever being part of Formula 1 in a technical or team role. The Red Bull man does not have any motivation for roles he does not feel would be enjoyable. And staying true to his competitive nature, the Dutchman might stick to racing, but in a different competition.

Perhaps the most shocking revelation of all was his wish to not continue beyond his current contract. Elaborating on the same, he said, “I haven’t decided yet what I’ll do after 2028. Maybe I’ll stop. I’ve been in Formula 1 since I was 17 years old, that’s a long time. I’ve had many seasons in F1 already. Maybe I want to do something different.”

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It’s too soon to worry about Verstappen leaving the paddock, but we might still see him behind a race car. Still undecided about where his future lies, Verstappen added, “I want to do other types of races – long-distance races, for example. Or Maybe by then I’ll be tired of travelling all the time. Maybe I want a simpler life and just do the races I like.”

Verstappen’s reputation is unjustified, says Newey

Adrian Newey, one of the most successful engineers in the sport’s history, feels Verstappen’s reputation is unjustified. Newey has worked with several teams and world champions and he thinks Ricciardo and Verstappen are very good at feedback.

“They are good because they focus on the things you need to know. If you have questions, they’re happy to sit down with you and explain. They’re very easy to work with.” said Newey about the former Red Bull pair. (Quote translated by Google)

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Verstappen may be aggressive behind a wheel, but he’s calm where and when he needs to be.

How many World Championships do you think Verstappen will have by the end of his career?