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Verstappen Unleashes Bold Truth: No More Mind Games Against Rivals in F1 Championship Battle!

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
October 25, 2025
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Verstappen Unleashes Bold Truth: No More Mind Games Against Rivals in F1 Championship Battle!

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 24: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 24, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202510250064 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen Unleashes the Truth: No More Mind Games Needed in 2023!

In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the motorsport community, Dutch racing sensation Max Verstappen has openly discussed his psychological strategies during the intense rivalry with Lewis Hamilton back in 2021. Now, as he gears up for the Mexican Grand Prix, Verstappen declares that such tactics are a thing of the past. “I don’t need to play mind games anymore,” he boldly stated, demonstrating his confidence as a multiple-time world champion.

Reflecting on a tumultuous season that saw him trailing a staggering 104 points behind Oscar Piastri after the Dutch Grand Prix, Verstappen has made an extraordinary comeback. As the Mexican race approaches, he’s reduced that deficit to a mere 40 points, a turn of events that even he admits is surprising. “At one point, I thought it wouldn’t be possible,” Verstappen confessed to De Telegraaf. “We knew at the start of the year that we didn’t have the best car, but we know how to maximize our performance. We’ve been experts at this for years.”

The psychological warfare that characterized the 2021 season seems to have vanished from Verstappen’s arsenal. When asked about using similar tactics against Piastri and teammate Lando Norris, he decisively shrugged off the notion. “In 2021 against Hamilton, I practiced that kind of stuff. Will I do it again? No, I don’t need to. Back then, I had never won a championship. Now I have several, while they don’t. That automatically makes them more nervous,” he explained, highlighting the power dynamics that have shifted in his favor.

But it wasn’t all smooth sailing for the reigning champion this year. Verstappen admitted to a significant error during the Barcelona race involving George Russell, describing the incident as “not a pleasant moment.” He expressed his frustration for losing a potential win, emphasizing the passion he has for the sport. “I don’t agree with Helmut Marko’s comments about me temporarily losing interest in F1. I am always motivated. You can’t afford to step into an F1 car with low motivation,” he asserted, reinforcing his commitment to the sport.

As the countdown to the Mexican Grand Prix continues, Verstappen’s revelations offer a tantalizing glimpse into the mind of a champion who has conquered his rivals. With confidence soaring and a track record of success behind him, fans and competitors alike are left wondering: what will Max Verstappen do next? Buckle up, because the race is far from over!

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