'Not mentally doable to stay like this' - Verstappen renews quit threat
Summary
Max Verstappen, a top Formula 1 driver, said he might quit the sport if planned changes to engine rules for next year are blocked. These changes aim to reduce energy management during races, making driving easier and the competition better.Key Facts
- Verstappen qualified sixth at the Canadian Grand Prix, ahead of his teammate Isack Hadjar.
- The FIA agreed in principle to change engine rules to reduce energy management needs.
- The current engine energy split is about 54% internal combustion and 46% electric; the plan is to change it to 60% internal combustion and 40% electric.
- Verstappen said the current system is mentally hard for drivers and threatened to leave F1 if things don’t change.
- Some teams like Mercedes and Red Bull support the change, but others like Audi and Ferrari oppose it due to cost and development concerns.
- The proposed changes aim to make racing more normal and exciting by reducing the need for complex energy strategies.
- F1 team leaders say improving the sport benefits everyone and is more important than individual team interests.
- Discussions about the rule changes are ongoing, with hope that enough teams will agree to pass the proposal.
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