Max Verstappen hits out at former F1 drivers: 'They don't know how the engine works'

Max Verstappen has hit back at former F1 stars over their criticism of his stance on the 2026 F1 regulations . The 29-year-old Dutchman has been hugely outspoken about the new regulations, which ushered in a new era with a 50-50 engine split between ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and battery power. Verstappen hated the end result, likening racing this season as 'Formula E on steroids' and 'Mario Kart'. The four-time world champion even mooted retirement at one stage, and admitted in recent days that he was "really on the brink" of quitting the sport for good.