Verstappen Considered Retirement Before New Deal

Max Verstappen, the four-time Formula 1 world champion, disclosed in an interview with Bild am Sonntag that he seriously contemplated ending his racing career before agreeing to a new deal with Red Bull. The Dutch driver admitted he was "closer to retiring than switching teams" despite ongoing talks with other teams.

Despite his decision to continue racing, Verstappen has not won any races this season and is not in contention for the championship title. He had previously indicated that his career might approach its end, particularly due to the new regulations introduced in Formula 1 this season. librea.one