“We Are Going To Have a Lot of Crashes”: Max Verstappen Takes a Stern Stand Against FIA’s Decision to Ban Tire Blankets

Formula 1  is going through somewhat of a transitional phase at the moment. The 2022 regulation overhaul kick-started it. However, in 2024, another regulation change shall come in, that coupled with the 2026 engine regulations, will change the spectrum of F1 racing completely. And Max Verstappen is alarmed.

Formula 1 and the FIA have devised a regulation change for 2024. Currently, F1 tires are kept under tire blankets that warm the tires up. This means that out of the box, the tires aren’t completely cold and have some grip. But from 2024 onwards, this is going to be banned altogether.

Max Verstappen isn’t a big fan of this idea though. As quoted by The Race, he said, “I think we’re going to have a lot of crashes.”

He explained, “It’s tough. Your tire degradation is going to be completely different because your tires are very cold, you’re sliding around a lot in the first few laps, your tire pressures are going to go through the roof, so your tires are going to deg a lot more.”

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After becoming a two-time world champion the previous week, Verstappen helped Red Bull clinch their first constructors’ title since 2013 in Austin. However, when a certain 7x Champion was asked, he was not too convinced about entering into a ‘Max Verstappen era’.

Lewis Hamilton isn’t convinced Max Verstappen will be “dominating again”

Max Verstappen has been dominant this season. He already has equaled Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel‘s 13 wins in a season record. He has further broken many records in 2022 and has joined many elite F1 clubs. However, Lewis Hamilton doesn’t feel Max Verstappen’s F1 dynasty is here yet.

When asked whether we’d entered into a Max Verstappen era, he said, “It is too early to say.” 

He went on to explain what would convince him. “If we get into next year and they’re dominating again, then yes, but the Ferraris have been quicker than Red Bull throughout qualifying.”

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Verstappen has committed himself to Red Bull for the long-term future. So how many World Championships can Verstappen win in his time with Red Bull?