"There's also a possibility I don't wake up tomorrow." Verstappen responds to speculation

Verstappen today commented on the speculation surrounding his future with Red Bull Racing during media day ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Formula 1 has just come out of its first summer break, during which, for example, Red Bull saw a change in team principal. Verstappen was also reportedly in talks with Toto Wolff in Sardinia about a possible move to Mercedes, so it’s no surprise that there was a lot of buzz around Verstappen today.

"The only thing that matters is that we work on the car and make it as fast as we can make it, really."  said Verstappen, quoted by the BBC.

"The last one and a half years have not been what we want to be," admitted the 27-year-old. "Now we try to be more competitive this year a little bit, but for sure also with the new regulations."

When asked if there was a chance he wouldn't be driving for Red Bull next year, he replied: "There's also a possibility I don't wake up tomorrow. So then there is no driving at all. So, life is unpredictable.

"But in general, I'm very happy where I'm at - and I hope. That was still the target that was set out when we signed the new deal, you know, that I would drive until the end of my career."

Red Bull also managed to replace team principal Christian Horner, who had been with the team for an incredible 20 years. Verstappen reacted to his departure: "Management decided they wanted to steer the ship in a different direction, probably. And then everyone else, of course, has to anyway agree to that and look forward.

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"And I am looking forward. Of course, I already had quite a few meetings with Laurent as well.

"You know, the last two weeks have been quite intense for him to jump in. But, yeah, I'm equally excited for the team now moving forward because that's what we have to do. You know, looking back, it doesn't make sense. It's not going to make you faster."

Credit: BBC