Max Verstappen, on the new event planned by Formula 1: “I hope I get sick that week”

The ten teams of the 2025 F1 World Championship will make their presentation on the same day, February 18, at the O2 in London to celebrate the beginning of the 75th anniversary of this car category, report the organizers of the championship. For the first time in F1 history, the ten teams (Alpine, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Haas, Kick Sauber, McLaren, Mercedes, Racing Bulls, Red Bull and Williams), its drivers and team managers will “meet fans on a special night to inaugurate the new season, unveil their cars for 2025 and showcase their new designs,” reports F1.

As is known, the Dutchman is interested in several things other than driving a car. He reluctantly hosts events with sponsors and advertisers. Actually, he doesn’t like to appear in the series either. Netflix ‘Drive for a Living‘. Just think of what happened last year, where the Dutchman harshly criticized the lavish opening ceremony of the Las Vegas GP, which was unusually held on the Wednesday of race week. Beyond the mandatory pre and post GP press conferences it is hard to see him participating in the ‘circus’ of Formula 1 However, where it is common to see him enjoying himself and talking openly is on the live broadcasts he usually broadcasts through the channel. Twitch of the group Redline.

Yesterday, when asked about the event, the Dutchman was not enthusiastic; “I hope I get sick that week.”commented the Dutch champion. He also added; “To me, everyone can skip these things, it’s about standing up there, you look like a clown. “I always like to focus on the performance aspect.”added the pilot of Red Bull. Being perfectly sincere, the Dutchman concluded; “I don’t like everything around me. “I know that obviously in some areas they are an important part, but let’s just say it’s not my interest.”