Max Verstappen: Martin Brundle tells The F1 Show he doesn't think Red Bull driver will quit F1 amid car complaints Listen to the latest episode of The F1 Show as the Sky Sports team look back at all the dramatic moments and key talking points coming out of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend; Max Verstappen's future and Kimi Antonelli's back-to-back victories were among the key topics discussed Wednesday 1 April 2026 16:54, UK Martin Brundle says he doesn't think Max Verstappen will quit Formula 1, so long as the four-time world champion "can get a car that pleases him". Verstappen said after Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix - the third race of the season - that he is seriously considering his future in the sport amid his dissatisfaction with the new cars introduced for 2026. The biggest rule change in F1 history saw new power units and chassis introduced, with an attempt to make the sport more sustainable, resulting in greater reliance on electrical energy. - F1 2026 Calendar | F1 2026 Standings | F1 Gossip Column - Download the Sky Sports app for expert analysis, best video & more📱 - Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 The cars have so far split opinion among the drivers, with Verstappen consistently the most outspoken critic. Others, such as seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, have praised the more exciting racing the cars have produced. Speaking on the latest episode of The F1 Show podcast, Sky Sports pundit Brundle said: "I would hugely miss his talent. "His generational speed and car control is something that very few people in the history of motorsport have had. It's quite extraordinary." Verstappen's future proved a major topic of discussion on the latest episode of The F1 Show, released to listen