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Button: Verstappen won’t pause—he’ll walk away
©Red Bull Michael Delaney
22/04/2026 at 10:0621/04/2026 at 20:45 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. The idea of Max Verstappen taking a quiet sabbatical from Formula 1? Jenson Button isn’t buying it. In fact, he’s suggesting something far more dramatic: if the reigning superstar loses his spark, he won’t step back – he’ll step out for good. It’s a bold claim, but one that gains traction when set against Verstappen’s own increasingly restless tone. The four-time world champion has never hidden the fact that enjoyment – not legacy – drives his career. And right now, that enjoyment appears to be fading fast. A conflicted mindset Frustration with Formula 1’s new...
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