The 2025 season once again confirmed the extraordinary stature of Max Verstappen, who came close to claiming his fifth world championship and finished the year as one of the absolute protagonists of the Formula 1 season. Such a level of performance, according to Jacques Villeneuve, opens up historic possibilities: the Canadian is convinced that the Dutch driver has everything it takes to aim for the record of seven world titles.
Villeneuve: “Max can beat the seven-title record”
Jacques Villeneuve believes that Max Verstappen could surpass the Formula 1 record of seven world championships, currently shared by Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton, if he chooses to pursue this milestone decisively.
The 1997 world champion is full of praise for Verstappen, who narrowly missed his fifth world title during the 2025 season. The Red Bull Racing driver won the final three rounds of the year but finished the drivers’ championship just two points behind Lando Norris.
“One of the greats”: the Canadian’s praise
According to Villeneuve, Max Verstappen has proven himself among the best ever. Speaking to a betting site, the Canadian explained:
“Max has shown why he belongs among the greats of this sport, alongside Senna, Prost, Mansell, and the champions who came before them.”
This statement places the Dutchman in a clearly historical context, alongside the most iconic names in motorsport.
For Villeneuve, the 2025 season was not a missed opportunity, but yet another confirmation of Verstappen’s stature. The talent, consistency, and ability to shine in decisive moments make him, in the Canadian’s view, the only driver of his generation truly capable of chasing the seven-title record.
Ultimately, achieving such a milestone will depend on just one choice: how much longer Verstappen wants to continue chasing history. As the sport moves toward the 2026 regulations, the question of whether Red Bull can provide him with the machinery to match his legendary ambition remains the focal point of the paddock.
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