Max Verstappen’s acknowledgment of the possibility of winning eight world championships highlights his growing ambition and dominance in Formula 1.
With his fourth title secured after the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Verstappen is now firmly in the conversation for all-time greatness, as he sits just three titles behind Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher’s record of seven championships.
As Lewis Hamilton prepares for his move to Ferrari in 2025, his pursuit of an eighth title to become the outright most decorated driver in F1 history will add another layer of intrigue to the coming seasons.
However, Verstappen’s current form, combined with Red Bull’s dominance and his contract through 2028, positions him as a serious threat to that record.
Journalist Lawrence Barretto’s comments on the *F1 Nation Podcast* shed light on Verstappen’s evolving mindset.
While Verstappen has historically focused on taking his career “one year at a time,” his mention of eight titles as a possibility suggests a growing confidence and awareness of his place in the sport’s history.
If Red Bull continues to provide Verstappen with a competitive car, his path to challenging Hamilton’s record looks increasingly realistic.
For Hamilton, his move to Ferrari represents a final shot at cementing his legacy, but Verstappen’s rise could ultimately rewrite the history books.
