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Verstappen’s Explosive McLaren Revelation Shocks F1 World – No Joke, Just Honesty

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
April 10, 2025
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Verstappen’s Explosive McLaren Revelation Shocks F1 World – No Joke, Just Honesty

SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing receives his trophy from Princess Akiko of Mikasa on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504060232 // Usage for editorial use only //

Formula 1 Drama Unfolds: Verstappen’s Bold Statement on McLaren

In a jaw-dropping revelation, Max Verstappen stands by his controversial statement regarding McLaren’s superiority after the Japanese Grand Prix, leaving fans and experts stunned. The Dutch champion’s candid response has sparked a wave of speculation and intrigue within the F1 community.

Following his spectacular victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, Verstappen seemed relaxed during the post-race interviews. However, it was his unfiltered comment to Viaplay that sent shockwaves through the racing world: “I don’t even want to think about what would have happened if I were in that other car, they wouldn’t have even seen me in that case!” The “other car” he referred to was clearly the McLaren, setting off a psychological game with drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

While Piastri downplayed the remark as a joke or banter during a press conference on Thursday, Verstappen was quick to clarify his stance: “I wasn’t joking. Did you think I was joking? I’m asking you,” he challenged the journalist who posed the question. He continued, “No, it’s not a joke. We know how tough it is and how narrow our car’s performance window is, and I was asked: what would you have done in another car? Well, I gave an honest answer.”

Verstappen further emphasized, “In the same interview, I also mentioned that this won’t happen anyway, so I don’t see the need to dwell on it. I’m simply working with the team to try and improve my car, to make it more enjoyable to drive and more competitive so we can have a bit more fun,” concluded the Red Bull champion in the Bahrain paddock.

The F1 world is now abuzz with speculation as to the underlying tensions and dynamics between Verstappen, McLaren, and their drivers. Stay tuned as this high-stakes drama continues to unfold on the race track.

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