Max Verstappen is known for his aggressiveness, competitiveness, and desire to win. The Dutchman has been dominant in the past two seasons, winning 25 of the last 44 races. After winning the first championship, he claimed that he had already achieved his childhood dream of becoming an F1 world champion, so any additional victories would simply be a bonus. Nevertheless, despite his supposed lack of “hunger,” he’s the favorite for the 2023 season.

When asked about his desire to win further by Motorsport, the driver listed the things he believes are essential to winning.

He said, “Yeah, but you need the car for that. Now, I’ve won two, but if I never have the opportunity to win again because of my material, then I’m fine with that. Of course, I would like to win, but you need to have a bit of luck as well with that.”

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At one time, the Red Bull boss had placed Verstappen ahead of Vettel and Ricciardo in terms of desire and hunger. But now, after the successive championships, the driver does reflect contentment, as he seems happy with the team with which he has signed a long-term contract. Plus, he does appear to stick by his words from a year ago.

Max Verstappen reiterates his words from 2021

Max Verstappen’s first title came in a dramatic fashion. And since that maiden title, the driver claims to be enjoying the sport, despite a relatively easy 2022 victory.

In the same interview, he said, “I’m just enjoying the moment. I was enjoying the moment also last year [2021], but that pressure or need – that hunger to try and win a title whenever you had the opportunity – that’s gone.”

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Verstappen seems to have his priorities clear. He is a man with family and friends, whom he likes to stay close to.“I said already that after the first one, whatever comes next is just a bonus and honestly I do see it like that. It doesn’t change my life. I know who my friends are and I spend time with them and my family.”

“Nothing has really changed in my life in the way I’m living it compared to last year,” Verstappen said when asked about how the second title changed his life.

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Overall, Verstappen’s comments show a level of perspective that can, at times, be lacking in the highly competitive world of Formula 1. Even though he is one of the best drivers in the sport, he recognizes that there are many factors that contribute to success and that he cannot control everything.