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Max Verstappen’s fierce warning to F1 media: stop asking stupid questions or else!

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
December 27, 2025
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Max Verstappen’s fierce warning to F1 media: stop asking stupid questions or else!

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 28: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 28, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202511280865 // Usage for editorial use only //

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Max Verstappen Issues Fiery Challenge to F1 Media: “Stop Asking Stupid Questions!”

In a world where the roar of engines meets the whispers of intrigue, Max Verstappen, the four-time Formula 1 champion, is not holding back as he gears up for the monumental 2026 season. After a rollercoaster year with Red Bull that culminated in a spectacular victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Verstappen is ready to reclaim his throne, having narrowly missed out on a fifth consecutive drivers’ title in 2025 by a mere two points. But before he revs up for another year of high-octane racing, the Dutch powerhouse has a message that is sure to rattle the media landscape of the F1 paddock.

As the sport braces for a seismic shift with new regulations aimed at enhancing sustainability and on-track excitement, Verstappen is also calling for a transformation in how journalists engage with the sport. During a candid appearance on Red Bull’s “Talking Bull” podcast, he unleashed a stinging critique of the media’s approach, stating bluntly, “Don’t ask that many stupid questions because if you ask me a stupid question, you get a stupid answer!”

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The audacity of his words left co-host Tommo McCluskey momentarily speechless, while fellow host Nicola Hume couldn’t stifle a chuckle at Verstappen’s unapologetic honesty. With 13 seasons in the sport under his belt, the 28-year-old is no stranger to media scrutiny, and it’s clear that he is done tolerating inept questioning.

Verstappen’s call for better journalism comes on the heels of his well-documented willingness to take a stand against media practices he deems unworthy. In 2024, he made headlines for boycotting media sessions that he felt were poorly managed, and who could forget the time he dramatically stormed out of an FIA press conference after being reprimanded for his candid remarks at the Singapore GP?

As the F1 community prepares for a fresh chapter, Verstappen’s demands for a more thoughtful and engaging dialogue with the media underscore the growing tension between drivers and journalists. Fans eagerly await how this fierce competitor will navigate the challenges of the new season, and whether the media will heed his call for more intelligent, engaging questions.

With the engines of change revving up in Formula 1, one thing is certain: Max Verstappen’s fierce spirit and unfiltered opinions will continue to make headlines. The question remains—will the media adapt, or will they risk facing the wrath of one of the sport’s most formidable champions? As the 2026 season approaches, the spotlight is on both the track and the press room, and it promises to be a thrilling ride!

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