Max Verstappen has said he is considering retiring from Formula 1 at the end of 2026, admitting he is "not enjoying the sport"

Four-times world champion Max Verstappen, who had ​declared himself “beyond frustrated” after qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, said he was considering his ‌future in the sport after finishing eighth in Sunday's race at Suzuka.

Max Verstappen's miserable start to 2026 continued as he was knocked out of Q2 in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix by Red Bull junior driver Arvid Lindblad.

Four-time Drivers’ Champion Max Verstappen is considering stepping away from Formula 1. Verstappen’s frustrations stem from the new set of technical regulations implemented ahead of the 2026 F1 season,

The reporter said he was "deeply disappointed" after his exchange with four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen

Formula 1’s new energy-management rules are not winning over Max Verstappen. The four-time F1 champion told the BBC that he’s even considering stepping away from F1 at the end of the 2026 season if he’s not having fun in the series.

F1 finds itself in something of a tangled web as it tries to refine the new rules, improve safety and ensure the drivers are happy without compromising racing.

Max Verstappen finished eighth in the Japanese Grand Prix after starting the race in 11th Max Verstappen says that he was considering his future in Formula 1 after finishing eighth in the Japanese Grand Prix.