Jacques Villeneuve has claimed that ‘nobody would care’ if Max Verstappen was taken away from the F1 grid while arguing that Lewis Hamilton stands alone as the most popular and impactful driver ever.

They may both be multi-time Formula 1 world champions, but when it comes to their standing with F1 fans, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are worlds apart. Tha

Former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has sparked controversy by claiming Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari move is the most significant driver signing since Michael Schumacher, whilst dismissing Max Verstappen's importance to the sport.

Jacques Villeneuve believes “nobody” would care if Max Verstappen quit F1, but thinks it would be a different story if Lewis Hamilton left.

Max Verstappen’s Red Bull exit talks have been revealed by Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff. The 53-year-old actively pursued Verstappen in 2024 following Lewis Hamilton’s exit from Mercedes, with Wolff publicly announcing the Red Bull star as his number one target.

Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari has captured Formula 1’s attention as fans “care”, unlike when it comes to Max Verstappen who could leave the sport and “nobody” would care. That’s the opinion of 1997 F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve,