Max Verstappen shocks the Formula 1 world: he openly ridicules Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, declaring: “Ferrari is past its prime; they should pull out of Formula 1 before everything collapses!” – His words send shockwaves through the paddock!

Max Verstappen slows down Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc: “Ferrari must withdraw from Formula 1 when time is up.”

In a shocking statement in Formula 1, Max Verstappen, the driver who dominated races this season, didn’t hesitate to mock his illustrious colleagues, including Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. At a recent event, when asked about the prospects of Ferrari and other top drivers, Verstappen bluntly stated that Charles Leclerc was now “outdated” and that Ferrari should consider withdrawing from Formula 1 to avoid unfortunate failures.

“Honestly, I don’t think Charles is at his best. He was excellent, but his time has come,” Verstappen said with a confident smile. “Ferrari is a renowned team, but if they keep playing with ineffective strategies, it might be time to rethink their role in the tournament. Sometimes it’s wise to back off and keep fighting blindly.”

Verstappen hasn’t often ignored Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton. “Lewis is a great driver, but everything is limited. I think he’ll struggle to maintain his current fitness given the current situation. That’s the reality we’re facing,” Verstappen emphasized.

These remarks immediately sparked mixed reactions within the Formula 1 community. Some fans supported Verstappen’s comments, arguing that teams and drivers should be aware of his talents and know when to stop protecting their reputations. At the same time, many others condemned Verstappen for his lack of professionalism and accused him of ignoring motorsport legends.

F1 analyst Thomas Müller said: “Verstappen is always confident and doesn’t hesitate to express his opinions honestly. The comments about Leclerc and Ferrari will certainly cause a stir in the paddock and could influence the psychology of Ferrari drivers in the coming phase.”

It’s not just Verstappen’s sarcasm that undermines a strong message in his field this season. The Dutch driver seems to emphasize that only the top drivers deserve to race in Formula 1.

Given the current situation, fans will have to wait and see how Ferrari and drivers like Leclerc and Hamilton respond in the upcoming races. Will they respond to Max Verstappen, or will they focus on improving their performance to show they’re not truly “out of their comfort zone”? The answer will gradually become clear as the Formula 1 season enters its most challenging phase.