Max Verstappen likes to cultivate his image as an irreducible driver. The proof again this week.
On his way to a fourth consecutive world title, Max Verstappen has not become docile. Always quick to criticize the FIA and the strict framework that the international federation seeks to maintain at all costs an F1 – even in the words of the pilots in front of the press – the Batavian remains attached to his freedom of conscience.
This week, the person concerned learned of the organization of a gala presentation of the 2025 F1 season in the presence of all the players in the circuit – an event which will be held at the O2 Arena in London with an anthology of personalities invited to mark the 75the anniversary of the discipline. Exactly the type of social life that Max Verstappen avoids.
“I hope I’m sick”
« Traditionally, Formula 1 teams hold individual car launches to announce their plans for the upcoming season. This could be a bespoke event hosted at their factory or larger venue, or a simple and effective digital launch on their own channels. But for 2025, Formula 1 brings together all 10 teams – Alpine, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Haas, McLaren, Mercedes, RB, Red Bull, Sauber and Williams – for a huge, spectacular launch », welcomes F1 to announce the big evening of February 18.
Tickets will go on sale from November 15, between 55 and 110 euros for the general public and the approximately 20,000 places which will thus be available. During a live on his Twitch channel, Max Verstappen welcomed the news spontaneously: “ I hope to be sick that week “, he whispered, not really enthusiastic about the prospect. Eight days later, official testing will begin on the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain.
