No chance 2026 cars will turn Verstappen off F1, says Red Bull boss

No chance 2026 cars will turn Verstappen off F1, says Red Bull boss

Feb 18 - Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies rejected a suggestion on Wednesday that four-times world champion Max Verstappen could lose interest in Formula One because of the sport's new engine era. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Mekies Dismisses Concern Over Verstappen's Interest in F1 Amid Regulations

Red Bull's team principal, Laurent Mekies, confidently dismissed any concerns regarding Max Verstappen's commitment to Formula 1, despite the driver's strong criticism of the upcoming 2026 regulations. Verstappen has labeled the new cars as “not fun” and compared them to “Formula E on steroids.” Mekies views Verstappen's frustration as a normal reaction to significant changes rather than a sign of disinterest. He believes that Verstappen will ex…