Red Bull Racing star Max Verstappen has launched a fierce attack on several former Formula 1 drivers, accusing them of criticizing the championship's upcoming 2026 technical regulations without actually understanding how the new power units operate.
The four-time world champion believes that the negativity surrounding his outspoken views stems directly from pundits and former competitors failing to study the complex rules governing the increased reliance on electrical power in the next generation of cars.
Speaking to De Telegraaf during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend after being questioned about critical remarks made by 1996 world champion Damon Hill, the Dutchman explained why former drivers often provide bizarre answers during television interviews.
According to Verstappen, the root of the problem lies in a lack of preparation and technical study from those who sit on the other side of the media microphone.
"Do you know what the problem is with a lot of ex-drivers? They don’t study the new regulations at all. So they don’t know exactly how the engine runs and exactly how it works. Then they get asked about it on television, and sometimes very strange answers come out," Verstappen stated directly.
While notable figures such as Fernando Alonso and Lando Norris have previously echoed similar concerns regarding the direction of the sport, Verstappen made it clear that he is not seeking allies or validation for his stance.
Instead, the Milton Keynes team driver insists he is simply offering a transparent assessment of what he observes on the horizon for the premier motorsport category, welcoming the eventual judgment of time.
"I just say what I think, what is wrong in my eyes and what could be improved," he continued. "Sometimes I get criticised for that by certain people, or they say they don’t understand what I mean. But in the end, it will become clear whether something is good or bad."
Despite his vocal frustrations regarding the political and technical landscape of the championship, Red Bull Racing has successfully secured his services until 2030, with recent back-to-back victories in Malaysia and Singapore propelling him to 221 points in the drivers' standings.
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