Max Verstappen pushes hard for 60/40: “It’s definitely the right direction”

Max Verstappen approves the (possible) changes for 2027 Now everything seems to be up for discussion again, given that from the Montreal paddock it no longer seems so certain that in 2027 we will have (slightly) renewed power units with greater fuel flow and a revised 60/40 power ratio between thermal and electric. Max Verstappen, who drives a Red Bull and is one of the manufacturers who, together with Mercedes, seems to agree with the regulation change, had in fact spoken very positively about the (at this point only presumed) innovations in the Thursday press conference for the Canadian GP. Click here to add Formula Passion as your favorite source on Google Discover: you will find our content more easily! Max speaks “We are definitely going in a very positive direction – explains the Dutchman in the Red Bull hospitality – and I think this is at least the minimum result I would have hoped to achieve. I think it’s really nice that this (the 60/40 split, ed.) is what the FIA wants to do. It’s certainly what, in my opinion, this sport also needs. I’ve always said that I don’t care much whether I have a good car or not, but that I want the Formula 1 is a good product. And this thing will definitely improve what we have to offer. Hopefully the changes will arrive as early as next year, because it will already help a lot, and of course I think the driving fun will also increase.” The four-time world champion then also spoke about the power, which has appeared to have increased somewhat in recent times, of the drivers in negotiations with F1 and the FIA: “The more we get, the more, I think, perhaps as drivers we have a little more say in the matter. At the beginning of the year I had some meetings with Formula 1 and then, obviously, with other drivers and also with the Federation, and it’s just fantastic that they are so open-minded and listen to us. I think we all talk, or at least most of us you’re speaking in the interest of the sport. We just want to make it a better product, and that’s why they’re making recommendations. And I think what they’re trying to do is definitely the right thing.” An opening signal towards F1 In short, an opening signal of no small importance also towards Formula 1, given that, Regarding the 24h of Nurburgring in 2027, Max Verstappen confirmed that he wanted to return to complete “unfinished business” but also that he had to wait for the F1 calendar before being able to really decide, thus clearly removing the threats of retirement or a sabbatical.

Automobile Magazine – F1 English News , 2026-05-23 00:00:00