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Christian Horner Reveals the Truth About Max Verstappen’s Fame: “He Doesn’t Want It”

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February 5, 2025
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Max Verstappen Unveils the Mindset Behind His Dominance: “I Don’t Feel Like I Have Any Weaknesses and I hate losing”

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 22: Fifth placed qualifier Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing talks to the media in the Paddock during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 22, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202411230247 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen may be one of the biggest names in motorsport, but according to Red Bull boss Christian Horner, the Dutch superstar isn’t interested in the fame that comes with it.

Despite securing his fourth consecutive Formula 1 title in 2024, Verstappen remains one of the sport’s most enigmatic figures—a driver who is solely focused on racing, rather than the glitz and glamour of being an F1 icon.

Verstappen’s Relentless Drive: Titles Over Spotlight

Verstappen’s dominance in F1 is undeniable. With four straight championships, he has cemented his place among the sport’s all-time greats. But while many elite drivers embrace their global stardom, Horner insists that fame doesn’t sit comfortably with Verstappen.

“Max has got huge maturity, but [the fourth title] means so much to him. It really means a huge amount to him,” Horner said.

While Verstappen’s success has catapulted him into global superstardom, he remains a racer at heart, uninterested in the celebrity lifestyle that often comes with F1 dominance.

Horner: “He Doesn’t Court Adulation”

In an era where social media, sponsorship deals, and high-profile appearances define many F1 drivers, Verstappen is a rare exception.

“He is not a guy that fame sits comfortably with,” Horner revealed. “He doesn’t court adulation.”

Unlike some of his predecessors who have embraced the Hollywood-style allure of Formula 1, Verstappen has made it clear that he’s in the sport for one reason only—winning races and driving the fastest cars in the world.

“He just loves driving fast cars, and he’s a unique guy. He deserves all the plaudits that his driving has produced,” Horner added.

Verstappen’s Focus: A Fifth Championship in Sight

As the 2025 season looms, Verstappen remains laser-focused on his ultimate goal—a fifth consecutive world title. While others might be distracted by off-track commitments, Verstappen has proven time and again that his sole priority is on-track dominance.

With Red Bull still leading the pack, the Dutchman is already preparing for another season of supremacy—one where he’ll let his racing do the talking rather than basking in the spotlight.

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