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Max Verstappen Concedes F1 Return to Nordschleife: ‘Never Happen Again”

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
June 19, 2025
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Max Verstappen Concedes F1 Return to Nordschleife: ‘Never Happen Again”

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JUNE 15: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing arrives in the Paddock prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 15, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202506150347 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen, the daring Formula 1 driver, has boldly declared that the iconic Nordschleife track is too perilous for the pinnacle of motorsport. This revelation dashes any hopes of F1 making a comeback to the historic circuit renowned for its treacherous twists and turns.

The Nordschleife, a track that witnessed the harrowing crash of Niki Lauda in 1976, still sees action from various motorsport series, including GT3 endurance competitions. Verstappen, under the alias ‘Franz Hermann’, recently navigated a GT3 car around the challenging circuit, reinforcing his stance on its unsuitability for modern F1 cars.

In an interview with Formule1 magazine, Verstappen lamented the impossibility of F1 returning to the Nordschleife, citing safety concerns. He emphasized, “That’s really not going to happen with the Formula 1 cars we have now, I’m afraid… F1 there, that will never happen again. Far too dangerous.”

Despite ruling out the Nordschleife, F1 continues to expand its global footprint, incorporating new venues like Jeddah, Las Vegas, and Miami. Verstappen, a vocal critic of the current F1 calendar, expressed his vision for a revamped schedule, highlighting circuits like Spa-Francorchamps, Zandvoort, and Suzuka as indispensable.

The Dutch driver opined, “But if it were up to me, the calendar would look very different and also have fewer races… Circuits that, in my opinion, deserve a ‘separate status’ and always belong on the calendar… are Spa-Francorchamps, Zandvoort, Silverstone, Imola, Suzuka, and Brazil.”

Verstappen’s candid remarks shed light on the challenges of balancing tradition and modernity in Formula 1, sparking debates among fans and experts alike. As the sport evolves, the timeless allure of historic tracks clashes with the need for enhanced safety standards and global expansion.

Join the discourse on the future of F1 and the legacy of legendary circuits with RacingNews365’s panel of experts dissecting the latest controversies and thrilling moments from the Canadian Grand Prix. From Red Bull’s protests to dramatic intra-team clashes, the F1 drama unfolds with unrelenting intensity.

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