Verstappen Fuels Ferrari Dreams at Monza: "No Reason to Learn Italian... Yet"

Verstappen Eyes Ferrari, But Only for Wins

Why it matters: Max Verstappen's comments during the crucial Monza weekend have reignited discussions about his future and the long-standing dream of many fans: seeing him in a Ferrari. His conditions, however, are clear: a move would solely be about winning.

The big picture: On the eve of the Italian Grand Prix, Verstappen, a multiple world champion, openly discussed the possibility of driving for the iconic Maranello team. He emphasized that any such move would not be just "to drive for Ferrari," but specifically "because I see the opportunity to win." Winning with Ferrari, he added, would be "even better."

The details:

• Verstappen told GPblog that while Ferrari is a "massive brand" that all drivers dream of, the "mistake" is joining without a clear path to victory.
• These remarks have unsurprisingly fueled the passion of the tifosi, who have recently seen major champions like Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel, and Lewis Hamilton join their team.

Italian Lessons Not on the Horizon

The details: During a fan session at Monza, Verstappen was asked about learning Italian, a common jest given the Ferrari links. His sarcastic reply—"I don’t have any reason yet to actually learn Italian… I don’t know. Maybe"—sparked a mixed reaction from the crowd, underlining his current detachment from an immediate Ferrari future.

What's next: Verstappen further clarified his position, acknowledging Ferrari already has two drivers contracted for next year. "So, then there is no discussion anyway," he stated. "At the moment that [a Ferrari drive] was not on the horizon. But you know, I don't even know how long I'm driving in Formula 1." This suggests any move is a distant prospect, if at all.