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.

Aston Martin are attempting to sign Max Verstappen from Red Bull in a deal worth around £1billion – by far the most lucrative in Formula 1 history. But former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has explained why the Dutchman will have no interest in joining the British team any time soon.

Max Verstappen will start his 2025 campaign on Sunday evening, but not on an F1 track, not on a real track at all, in fact. The F1 world champion is primed to compete in the IMSA Esports Global Championship final at the Daytona circuit after receiving a wildcard to make his return to top-flight virtual competition.

Max Verstappen enters the 2025 Formula 1 season hoping to defend his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship. He also faces a potential one-race penalty. Verstappen was docked two penalty points on his Super License for an opening-lap incident with Oscar Piastri at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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