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New Speculation: Verstappen's Feeling 'It Doesn't Feel Like That Anymore'
A recent statement by Max Verstappen, in which he says 'that is not how it feels anymore', has thrown the Formula 1 paddock into turmoil with speculation over a potential split.
By Nadia van Leeuwen - 2026-07-12T18:11:02.000Z - 1 min read
Max Verstappen has once again fueled the Formula 1 paddock rumor mill with a recent comment. The Dutch world champion was quoted as saying 'that is not how it feels anymore', a brief phrase that immediately triggered various interpretations.
These words are seen by some as an indication of a possible 'split' or fundamental change in a previously stable situation. Which exact situation that refers to, however, was left unmentioned by the driver himself.
The statement raises more questions than answers, given that Verstappen provided no further context or clarification. As a result, guesswork remains regarding the nature of his changed feeling or the party with whom a rift might be opening.
In the high-intensity world of Formula 1, such cryptic remarks quickly become fodder for speculation. Especially when a dominant figure like Verstappen expresses himself so openly, albeit vaguely.