Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen recently expressed his opinion on how British drivers seem to be advantaged in F1. The often provocative Dutchman said it was easier for a British driver to reach the highest level in F1, emphasizing that England remains a dominant country when it comes to motorsport. This time around, the reigning four-time world champion spoke of a “British passport”, explaining that it was easier for British drivers to get opportunities in F1.
Fewer and fewer British pilots
“As a Dutchman, for a long time I was not taken seriously. We are not a dominant motorsport country, unlike England”Verstappen said in comments reported by Marca. Britain has always held a central place in the history of Formula 1. Iconic teams, such as McLaren, Aston Martin and Williams, are all British, while others, such as Alpine, although French, own large production facilities in the United Kingdom. In 2025, Great Britain will be represented by four drivers on the starting grid: Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Lando Norris and Ollie Bearman, making this nationality the most represented. However, despite this apparent domination, British drivers are fewer and fewer in the premier category of F1. Enough to qualify Verstappen's remarks…
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Max Verstappen recently expressed his opinion on how British drivers seem to be advantaged in F1. The often provocative Dutchman believed it was easier for a British driver to reach the highest level in Formula 1.
