Verstappen bluntly told to 'shut up' or walk away from F1 amid brutal verdict

Speaking to a betting site, the Colombian did not hold back, urging the Dutchman to either stop complaining about the new regulations or walk away from Formula 1 altogether.

Montoya ultimately likened Verstappen’s relationship with the current Formula 1 era to a marriage heading for separation, suggesting the best move would be to walk away.

Speaking on The F1 Show, the former F1 driver weighed in on Verstappen’s latest interviews, pointing out that the Dutchman has always been outspoken and unfiltered, repeatedly suggesting he has no intention of sticking around in Formula 1 into his forties.

He noted that the topic is starting to feel repetitive, urging Verstappen to either commit to leaving or stop fuelling speculation, stressing that drivers must make the most of their time in the sport.

Brundle also underlined how quickly Formula 1 moves on, highlighting a new generation of talents such as Antonelli, Bearman and Lindblad, who could step in and perform at a high level for a fraction of the cost.

While acknowledging that the sport would carry on without Verstappen, he warned that the ongoing narrative risks doing more harm than good, even if it ultimately reflects the Red Bull driver’s well-known personality.