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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 6 MIN

Max Verstappen Is Wrong About F1—And He Knows It

from Ed Berliner’s ”The Fastest Show in Sports”

Formula 1 is in a fight for its future—and most fans don’t even realize it. On one side, Lewis Hamilton says the new era of F1 racing is the best it’s been in years: tighter battles, more unpredictability, real competition. On the other? Max Verstappen—the most dominant driver in the sport—says it’s lost its soul. So who’s right? Both of them. And that’s exactly the problem. This isn’t just about faster vs slower cars. It’s about what Formula 1 is supposed to be: Pure, flat-out racing Or a high-speed chess match built on strategy and energy management The sport has evolved. The dominance is cracking. More drivers actually have a shot. And fans? They’re pushing back. Not because the racing is worse—but because it’s different. 👉 This is the real story behind F1’s biggest divide—and why the future of the sport depends on it.

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Formula 1 is in a fight for its future—and most fans don’t even realize it. On one side, Lewis Hamilton says the new era of F1 racing is the best it’s been in years: tighter battles, more unpredictability, real competition. On the other? Max...

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