Verstappen considers quitting Formula 1 sooner because of daughter Lily

Max Verstappen, whose Red Bull Racing contract runs through 2030, is considering retiring from Formula 1 earlier than planned due to his desire to be present for his daughter Lily's upbringing. The four-time world champion expressed that missing key moments of his child growing up because of his racing commitments is a major factor in his decision-making about the length of his F1 career. The article was published on October 10, 2026.