Verstappen supports F1 engine changes but considers future uncertain
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:29 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Max Verstappen expressed approval of the recent changes to Formula 1's new engine during an event in Barcelona on June 11, 2026. He described these alterations as a positive step forward for the sport. However, Verstappen did not confirm if these changes would influence his decision to continue racing in F1 after 2026. The discussion around engine modifications reflects ongoing debates in the league about technology and competition within motorsport.
- •Verstappen spoke in Barcelona on June 11, 2026.
- •He views engine changes as a positive development.
- •The impact on his future participation in F1 remains unclear.
- •The discussion highlights broader technological debates in Formula 1.
- 6:19 PMESPN F1 — Verstappen on engine changes: 'A good thing'
"BARCELONA, Spain -- Max Verstappen said Formula 1's recent changes to its controversial new engine are a step in the right direction, but did not say whether it would be enough to convince him to stay in the sport beyond 2026.
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