Max Verstappen offers F1 rule changes opinion after exit threats

Max Verstappen has offered his opinion on the confirmed Formula 1 rule changes for 2027 and 2028, having previously threatened to leave the sport unless a particular change was made.

Verstappen has been one of the most vocal critics of the new power unit regulations since they were introduced at the start of the year, having voiced his dissatisfaction with the emphasis on energy management, including factors such as lift and coast and superclipping.

The four-time world champion has already described the new rules as "anti-racing" and likened them to "Formula E on steroids", and he has not been alone in his criticism.

Following several meetings between the FIA, Formula 1, the teams and other stakeholders, changes are now officially set to be introduced from next season.

In 2027, the current power unit split will change to 58/42 in favour of internal combustion before moving to 60/40 in 2028.

On several occasions this season, Verstappen has insisted that Formula 1 must move to a 60/40 split next year as a bare minimum if he is to remain in the series.

While the Red Bull star has yet to comment on whether the rule changes are enough to keep him in the sport, he does view the adjustments as a positive step.

Asked for his thoughts on the rule changes, Verstappen told select media, including RacingNews365: "I do think it was nice to see that changes are being made, of course, already this year, but also for next year.

"Of course, I would have hoped that next year would already be, let's say, what we're getting in 2028, but I also understand that there was, at times, politics involved in that.

"But at least the changes they are making are heading in the right direction, so I guess that's it. Yeah, that's a good thing."