Jos Verstappen warns Wolff and Mercedes will resist major rule changes

The FIA and all eleven Formula 1 teams are set to hold talks on Thursday, April 9, to assess whether changes to the technical regulations are needed following last weekend’s major crash involving Bearman, caused by a significant closing speed while battling Colapinto’s Alpine.

Despite the growing concerns, no immediate overhaul is expected, with GPblog understanding that any substantial rule changes are unlikely to be introduced before the 2027 season.

Speaking to De Telegraaf, the father of the four-time world champion warned that the key stakeholders will push hard to keep the current regulations in place for as long as possible, given their vested interests.

Speaking to a betting site, the Colombian delivered a blunt verdict on Verstappen’s stance, urging him to stop complaining about the new regulations and either engage constructively or consider stepping away from Formula 1 altogether.

He argued that, if the Dutchman is genuinely unhappy, the right approach would be to address the issues directly with the relevant stakeholders rather than repeatedly hinting at a potential exit.

The former driver also suggested Verstappen should accept the current situation, pointing to frustrations stemming from an uncompetitive package, before stressing that no individual is bigger than the sport itself.