Formula 1 has been in vogue since the 1950s. However, only a handful of drivers have been able to carve a niche out for themselves on these streets. While the sport has undoubtedly witnessed some of the greatest racing talent on offer, only a few like Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton have dominated this sport. But now, as the latest era of this sport finally takes its strides, Max Verstappen has emerged as the new Goliath.

Currently, the combination of Verstappen and Red Bull is untouchable. But while the duo is set to create a dynasty of their own, what is to become of Verstappen’s legacy in this sport independent of the Milton-Keynes-based outfit?

Max Verstappen to forge his own path to glory

Drivers like Schumacher and Hamilton have carved successful careers for themselves in this sport in multiple teams. For instance, before he won 5 consecutive titles with Ferrari, the German was already a 2x champion at Benetton. But does the Dutch lion, too, need to jump teams and prove himself everywhere before we reckon him as one of the greatest?

According to ex-F1 driver, Johnny Herbert, “Verstappen doesn’t have to move to another team and win there, to be considered one of the greatest. Michael Schumacher did it with Benetton and Ferrari. But whatever car you’re in, the elite like Verstappen or [Lewis] Hamilton perform in every car out there.”

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While Verstappen doesn’t have to leave Red Bull, it surely does not mean he won’t.

Verstappen sheds light on possible Red Bull exit

Max Verstappen and Red Bull will now always be synonymous with each other. And it’s completely fair. Fans that have seen the extent of their dominance won’t be able to imagine the 2x champion in other gear. But Verstappen will leave the Bulls on only one condition.

He told Sky, “I know that I will be 31 when it’s the end of my contract. At that point already I will have been in F1 a very long time and it’s a lot of work. It’s travelling a lot, not only the races but in between you’re travelling to the factory, you have marketing commitments and I’m really a person who loves to be at home.”

“I like to be competitive, and I like to win but if you can’t fully motivate yourself to get to every race, then that’s the point you have to question yourself, ‘do you really want to continue?'”

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Do you see Max Verstappen lift the WDC trophy at any other team than Red Bull?