He has authoritatively dominated the world of Formula 1 for several seasons, but it is surprising when it comes to the period when he is still seen behind the wheel in the Grand Circus. Max Westappen says he feels “in the sack” and doesn’t think he will be around Fernando Alonso (42) or Lewis Hamilton (38) in old age.

Max Verstappen hints that he may retire from Formula 1 in 2028

He mathematically won his third F1 world title in a while, and in Brazil he achieved his 17th win of the season (a record).

Verstappen has spoken about how long he will drive at the highest level, with the Dutchman hinting that he will wait out his contract with RedBull (which expires in 2028) before considering a step back from both worlds of F1.

In 3rd place when it comes to world championship crowns, Max says he would like to go for 7 (a record currently held by Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton) but that there is more to life than Formula 1.

“I’m very happy with what I’ve achieved,” Verstappen says, before adding: “At some point, quality of life has to come before success.”

“It seems to me that I live in a bag all the time, in a hotel. At the moment it’s good, I like to drive and above all I like to win. But when I get older, maybe one day I won’t want it anymore,” added Max Verstappen in an interview with TIME magazine.

If he were to win the world title in every subsequent season in which he is still under contract with RedBull, Westtappen could hypothetically reach eight world titles, which would make him the all-time record holder.

The Dutchman from RedBull is 26 years old.

Rating of Formula 1 pilots

1 Max Verstappen (RedBull) 524 points / champion

2 Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 258

3 Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 226

4 Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 198

5 Lando Norris (McLaren) 195 etc.

Formula 1 season calendar for 2023

March 5: Bahrain – victory for Max Verstappen

March 19: Saudi Arabia – victory for Sergio Perez

April 2: Australia – victory for Max Verstappen

April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku – Winner Sergio Perez

May 7: Miami – victory for Max Verstappen

May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola – CANCELED

May 28: Monaco/Monte Carlo – victory for Max Verstappen

June 4: Spain / Barcelona – winner Max Verstappen

June 18: Canada / Montreal – winner Max Verstappen

July 2: Austria / Spielberg – victory of Max Verstappen

July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone – victory for Max Verstappen

July 23: Hungary / Hungaroring – Winner Max Verstappen

July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps – victory of Max Verstappen

August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort – Winner Max Verstappen

September 3: Italy / Monza – winner Max Verstappen

September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay – Victor Carlos Sainz

September 24: Japan / Suzuka – victory of Max Verstappen

October 8: Qatar / Losail – victory of Max Verstappen

October 22: USA/Austin – victory of Max Verstappen

October 29: Mexico / Mexico City – victory of Max Verstappen

November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo – victory of Max Verstappen

November 18: Las Vegas

November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina.