Verstappen points out major lesson from remarkable 2025 comeback

09:38, 10 Dec

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byKada Sarkozi

Max Verstappen has an important takeaway from the 2025 Formula 1 title battle.

"That’s also a lesson for the future, for everyone, that even when it looks like you’re out of it, you never give up."

- Max Verstappen

Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but that was not enough for him to take his fifth F1 world championship in a row. In the end, the Dutchman finished two points behind Lando Norris in the standings.

At one point being 104 points behind the leader, Verstappen completed one of the greatest comebacks ever despite missing out on the title.

Verstappen won eight Grands Prix this season - Photo: Race Pictures

Looking back on the season, the Red Bull Racing driver said: "Massive rollercoaster for us.

"Of course, the first half had some nice moments, but mainly tough moments — some really tough races and feelings."

On the other hand, Verstappen also underlined a key lesson he has learned. He continued: "I’m also very proud of how we never gave up. And, again, that’s also a lesson for the future, for everyone, that even when it looks like you’re out of it, you never give up.

"You keep working hard to try and understand your issues, and then you never know what can happen."

Verstappen named best driver of the 2025 season

According to the F1 Power Rankings panel, the Dutchman was the best driver of the season, finishing ahead of Norris and Oscar Piastri.

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