Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Max Verstappen is “more sensitive than you think” to criticism by F1 pundits. It comes after Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 World Champion, claimed that “nobody” would care if Verstappen was no longer competing.

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.

Max Verstappen may be a four-time F1 world champion but, according to Jacques Villeneuve, if he leaves, people will get over it.

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,

The young Brit enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2024, scoring four Grand Prix victories as McLaren clinched the Constructors’ Championship trophy for the first time since 1998. Norris will be well-poised to fight for the title if the Woking squad carry their advantage into the new season.

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.