No comeback for Max: Verstappen rules out F1 return in managerial or team boss roles. Max Verstappen rules out a future managerial role in Formula 1 after his retirement.

Max Verstappen continues to speak openly about his retirement from F1: discover the priorities of the four-time world champion.

The future of Max Verstappen already seems to be taking a very specific direction, and it does not involve Formula 1. The four-time world champion has made it clear that he cannot imagine a return to the Paddock once his racing career concludes, especially in executive or managerial positions. Currently tied to Red Bull by a contract valid until the end of 2028, Verstappen has never made a secret of his desire not to remain in Formula 1 into his later years. His idea is to close the F1 chapter while still at the peak of his powers and dedicate himself to other forms of motorsport, with a concrete interest in endurance competitions.

This is not a spur-of-the-moment hypothesis. The Dutch driver has expressed multiple times his desire to race in the WEC (World Endurance Championship) and explore categories outside of Formula 1—a path that could become a reality in the coming years. One thing, however, seems certain: once his experience as a driver is over, Max Verstappen will not return to Formula 1 in another capacity. No desks, no sporting management, and no career as a Team Principal.

What lies in Verstappen’s future?

Interviewed by TAG Heuer for the On the Racetrack format, Max Verstappen clearly explained what truly fuels his passion: “Racing. But not just racing myself. For example, one of my goals is to bring a simulator driver into the real world. It has already happened this year and it is going very well. I want to grow this project naturally because it is something I really, really enjoy.”

His connection to F1, therefore, will remain only a memory: “Even looking to the future, away from Formula 1: as much as I like racing in F1 as a driver, I don’t think I would ever return to the Paddock with a managerial role. Let’s say it’s not in my plans. I would rather see myself involved in another category, more linked to endurance racing.”

The ultimate goal is clear and extends beyond the boundaries of the Grand Prix world: “Yes, I see myself creating opportunities for young drivers who don’t have the funds or the means to enter real motorsport, helping them make the jump from the simulator world.” – the Red Bull driver concluded.

With his contract running until 2028, fans still have a few years to enjoy Max Verstappen’s mastery on the grid before he transitions into his next ambitious chapter of racing development and long-distance competition.