Max Verstappen is confident that Red Bull’s experience and resilience will be key to securing a record-equaling fifth consecutive Formula 1 world championship in 2025.
The Dutch superstar clinched his fourth straight title in Las Vegas last November, joining an elite group of just five drivers in F1 history to achieve such dominance. Now, he has his sights set on matching Michael Schumacher’s legendary record of five consecutive championships.
Despite winning the 2024 title with a comfortable 63-point lead over McLaren’s Lando Norris, Red Bull failed to claim a third straight constructors’ championship. However, Verstappen remains optimistic about their chances this season.
“If we are competitive as a team, then I’m sure we can win again,” Verstappen said during the 2025 Formula 1 season launch event at London’s O2 Arena.
“We are very experienced, and even when last year was tougher for us, we still managed to get the best results. That’s a big strength of the team.”
Eyes on the Prize: Verstappen’s Road to Five in a Row
With pre-season testing in Bahrain still ahead and the season opener in Australia on March 16, Verstappen admits it’s too soon to gauge Red Bull’s position in the competition.
“I don’t know where we are right now. I think no one does. In a few weeks, we’ll have a better idea,” he explained.
The 27-year-old also dismissed speculation about Red Bull’s early-season performance, adding, “I haven’t driven my car yet, and no one has seen the other cars, so it’s pointless to guess. It’s good for the sport if the season is competitive, but we’ll have to wait and see.”
Will Verstappen Stay Loyal to Red Bull?
Last month, reports surfaced suggesting Aston Martin was preparing a staggering £1 billion ($1.25 billion) offer to lure Verstappen away from Red Bull. However, Aston Martin’s new team principal, Andy Cowell, downplayed the rumors, insisting the team is fully committed to their current drivers.
With the 2025 F1 season fast approaching, all eyes will be on Verstappen and Red Bull as they aim to cement their dominance—or face fresh challenges from rivals eager to shake up the grid.
