One by one, Formula 1 teams have echoed the same sentiment in recent days: At some point during the season, the focus will shift entirely to 2026, when a major regulatory overhaul takes effect. In other words, continuous development of the 2025 cars won’t be prioritised. From his own experience, Max Verstappen knows that the two objectives—focusing on the current season and planning for the future—can be optimised for success.
