Verstappen Not Focused on Matching Hamilton’s Record
Max Verstappen has freshly secured his fourth Formula 1 world championship title. On track, however, he’s not letting the thoughts of matching championships with Lewis Hamilton or Michael Schumacher dilate in the profound.
While his recent victory in Las Vegas makes him the sixth driver in F1 history to achieve four world championships, Verstappen is focused on taking things one race at a time. This pragmatic and humble approach is working: after a dominant start to the season, extending to seven Grand Prix victories in the first ten races. Verstappen further solidified this lead with strong performances at the United States Grand Prix and the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
“It’s not something that I set out to do. Of course, if it happens, it happens,” Verstappen confidently stated. “I’m already very pleased to win four. I mean, at the end of the day, winning one or seven… it’s the same thing, right? But, of course, if you can repeat it a few times, that is very nice. And, of course, I know that if we have that opportunity again – even with not the fastest car, we still won it – so I always know that when I sit in the car, I’m going to give it everything I have.”
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He states of the challenge, “You need to have that momentum as well, you need to have the right team to be able to achieve that for a long period of time. ” Verstappen openly acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding Red Bull’s supremacy for next season. “It’s very unknown at the moment how competitive we are going to be.”
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Verstappen’s somewhat humbling statement – especially after losing second place in the Constructors’ Championship to second-place constructor McLaren and falling behind Ferrari as well.
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How does Verstappen’s consistent performance this season contribute to his focus on the present rather than future records?
## Interview: Verstappen Prioritizes the Present Over Records
**Interviewer:** Max Verstappen has just secured his fourth Formula 1 World Championship title, putting him in elite company. But surprisingly, he seems unfazed by the prospect of matching Lewis Hamilton’s seven championships. Joining me today is Formula 1 analyst, [Guest Name], to discuss Verstappen’s approach. Welcome [Guest Name].
**Guest:** Thanks for having me.
**Interviewer:** Max Verstappen is known for his aggressive driving style and desire to win, so it’s a little unexpected to hear him downplay the significance of reaching Hamilton’s record. What do you make of his mindset?
**Guest:** I think it speaks volumes about Verstappen’s maturity and focus. He’s clearly aware of the historical context and the magnitude of his achievement, but he understands that dwelling on potential future accomplishments can be detrimental to his present performance. [[1](https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/comments/1giwfad/lewis_hamilton_congratulating_max_verstappen_for/)]highlights the mutual respect between these two champions, and Verstappen likely wants to earn each title on its own merit, rather than chasing someone else’s legacy .
**Interviewer:** You mentioned his dominance this season. Do you think his consistent performance plays a role in this “one race at a time” approach?
**Guest:** Absolutely. When you’re winning consistently like Verstappen has this season, there’s less pressure to fixate on long-term goals. He’s locked in on the present, perfecting his strategies, and maximizing his performance at every single race. That kind of focus is crucial in such a competitive sport.
**Interviewer:** Do you think Verstappen will eventually aim for Hamilton’s record, or is he genuinely content with simply enjoying the journey and taking things as they come?
**Guest:** It’s hard to say for sure. Verstappen is young and has many years left in the sport. If he continues at this pace, breaking records will naturally become a possibility. For now, though, it seems his primary focus is on enjoying the thrill of racing and continuing to push himself and his team to new heights.
