Jacques Villeneuve thinks "nobody" would care if Max Verstappen left F1 - but we have reasons to suggest otherwise.

Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari has captured Formula 1’s attention as fans “care”, unlike when it comes to Max Verstappen who could leave the sport and “nobody” would care. That’s the opinion of 1997 F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve,

They may both be multi-time Formula 1 world champions, but when it comes to their standing with F1 fans, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are worlds apart. Tha

Jacques Villeneuve has claimed that ‘nobody would care’ if Max Verstappen was taken away from the F1 grid while arguing that Lewis Hamilton stands alone as the most popular and impactful driver ever.

Max Verstappen is now a four-time Formula 1 champion, the first of which came controversially in 2021 after overtaking rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Aston Martin are attempting to sign Max Verstappen from Red Bull in a deal worth around £1billion – by far the most lucrative in Formula 1 history. But former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has explained why the Dutchman will have no interest in joining the British team any time soon.

Max Verstappen is under threat of a race ban as the champion has issued a defiant statement on his racing style. The four-time world champion came under fire during the 2024 Formula 1 season for his racing tactics against title rival Lando Norris,

Max Verstappen enters the 2025 Formula 1 season hoping to defend his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship. He also faces a potential one-race penalty. Verstappen was docked two penalty points on his Super License for an opening-lap incident with Oscar Piastri at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has sparked controversy by claiming Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari move is the most significant driver signing since Michael Schumacher, whilst dismissing Max Verstappen's importance to the sport.