Max Verstappen refuses to reveal the one thing he’s worst at - staying tight-lipped

During a recent appearance on WIRED’s YouTube channel, the Red Bull Racing superstar was hit with a series of social-media-sourced questions. But when one fan asked him to reveal his biggest weakness, Verstappen refused to take the bait.

"I will never tell you! You would never say something like that about yourself. Even if you know what it is, you try to work on it, and that's it,” he said.

It’s a response that aligns perfectly with the Dutchman’s reputation. Known for his cool, controlled presence and ability to thrive under pressure, Verstappen has earned praise from many in the Formula 1 world.

Over the years, Verstappen has been widely praised for his calm, composed, and enigmatic demeanour, rarely showing signs of pressure. Former F1 team manager Peter Windsor has also lauded the Dutchman for his remarkable ability to remain unfazed in high-stress situations, so revealing his mistakes is part of the enigma.

In another remark, Verstappen offered a frank assessment about racing in the wet. The four-time world champion, who responded to a fan question suggesting wet races are boring, stressed that he strongly disagrees.

The Red Bull Racing driver says he enjoys racing in the wet because of the challenge is poses to drivers, emphasising that such races can be entertaining. Verstappen, however, noted that the intensity of the rainfall and overall circuit conditions must also be considered before wet-weather races are allowed to continue.

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