But to hear the driver tell it, he is “not too worried” about his championship chances. In an interview with Lawrence Barretto published on the official F1 website (a free subscription is required), Verstappen opened up about the state of play at Red Bull in 2025, and his future in the sport.

F1 legend Juan Pablo Montoya has warned that Red Bull could face a long road back to the top, suggesting it may take up to four years for the team to recover their dominance. Max Verstappen has won four consecutive drivers’ titles, enjoying the most dominant season in the sport’s history in 2024, winning 19 of 22 races.