Verstappen could genuinely leave - Marko
"Yes, it’s something to take seriously."
Dr. Helmut Marko stated that Max Verstappen's warning about potentially quitting Formula 1 if the 2026 regulations are not enjoyable should not be regarded as mere exaggeration. When Sky Deutschland inquired about Verstappen's remarks about possibly "leaving the sport tomorrow," Marko, who has been with Red Bull for a long time, initially made a lighthearted comment in Qatar: "It would be a rather early retirement for him." However, the 82-year-old quickly became serious. "Yes, it’s something to take seriously," remarked the Austrian. "He is someone who needs to feel good and enjoy himself. Max has already accomplished so much and does not aspire to match Schumacher’s and Hamilton’s records. I wouldn’t be surprised if he were to say, 'Thank you, that’s it.'" Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until 2028, though his contract includes various exit clauses.
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