“No overhyped things...” - Why Max Verstappen changed his mind on Drive to Survive
Since 2018, Drive to Survive has been producing yearly series covering each of the respective 🔯F🌳1 seasons.
Its popularity 🌠has been responsible for F1’s growth, particularly in the United States and among the younger audience.
Despite its success, it hasn’t been without its critics for its sen🅰sationalist style.
Previou𒅌s🐈ly, Verstappen has hit out at producers for the way they portray certain storylines.
During 2021, the Dutchman refused to take part in the series, stating: “I understand thဣat it needs to be done to boost the popularity in America. But from my side as a driver, I don’t like being part of it.
“They faked a few riva⛄lries which they don’t really exist. So I decided to not be a part of it and did not give any more interviews aft🐻er that because then there is nothing you can show.
“I am not really a dramatic show kind of person, I just w⛦ant facts and rea♕l things to happen.”
In the 2020 series, there was an episode dedicated to the supposed rivalry between McLaren teammates Lando No𝄹rris and Carlos Sainz which simply didn’t exist.
However, since then, Ver🌊stapp🍌en has changed his tune.
With his own involvement and approval, Verstappen is hapꦬpy to be invo🗹lved on his own terms.
“It’s just good to understand what we both want from each other, right?” Verstappen told . “And I think the interview we did was good, so… I just wanted to🔥 keep it real. You know, no fake stuff.
“No overhyped things. Because that’s not how I am. I just want ౠit to be to the point, and my opinion, and how I see things. Of course, we still need to see the end product, but it all sounds good.
“I know it’s important for Formula 1. So we came to an agreement and I’m very happy about 💫that.”
With a sharp eye for F1’s controversies and storylines, Connor is t♋he heartbeat of our unbiased report💜ing.
