Verstappen: I'm loyal to Helmut| 2024 Saudi Arabia GP 🇸🇦 

Like him or not, but he doesn’t mince words. No bs… straight up guy.

Max seems very relaxed and in control, answering these tricky questions incredibly well.

This man is so honest, it is unheard in sports to be this open en direct. I love it!

when the reporter asks him whether he thinks helmut feels welcomed and he says "well, im around." shows the type of person he is

Not really a MV fan, but the way he keeps it real, no bs, no drama, makes him one of the most likeable drivers in F1.

max is always straightforward..

Max gives journalist all that they want 🤣 No dancing around the questions lol Good job

Strong words from Max, I love how direct he is.

Considering how "media friendly" and highly rehearsed drivers are to the media these days - this might actually be considered a relatively shocking interview. Got to love how open and forward Max is though.

I absolutely love and respect this kind of loyalty in a person.

Max is a pure racing driver and a pure straight talker. We need more people like Max in the world.

Almost impossible to find this kind of loyalty these days. Hats off to Max

You don't get that kind of loyalty anymore.

I love his old school energy. Loyalty to those who’ve helped him and (in other situations) standing up for the DNA of the sport when others want to make it into a circus. So smart and grounded.

I disliked Max in 2021 when LH vs Him was at peak (because i am a LH fan) but then after the new regulations when RB became dominant force.. my respect for him has increased a lot. Everyone talks about how strong the car is but then they forget to observe that this man makes no mistakes. Every single lap is just perfect. He takes away the fastest lap. He has strong comments on and off the track. Indeed he is the 🐐

Really shows you that he is a stand up guy. Most drivers would toss an 81 year old man aside to be on the fastest car. Gotta love max

Laura: So you need him [Helmut] to stay for you to stay? Max: I’ve always said that to the team. They know that.

this is as honest as any driver could get. the ultimatum is on the table for everyone to see

The real meaning of "we stick together for the good AND the bad times!" Much respect to Max 👌👍

Max! Appreciate the positive comment's. Haven't always been a fan of you but I realize your loyalties are important. Thanks Max, best of luck. Have been a F 1 fan for many years, I'm 75.

Max Will never forget all that Helmut has done for him. Believing in him from his f3 days and giving him the chance with a two year Toro Rosso contract.

Max is like vettel...ages like wine..love this kid, from his parenting, to his racing, to his humor

"you think he feels welcome in the team[..]" .. "i'am around" thats sounds so nice

This has to be one of the most interesting and important interviews in F1 history. So straightforward, Rachel Brookes must be pinching herself! I am in absolute awe of Max, as a driver for sure, but also the way he speaks to the media.

"I'm around." Don't forget Max's influence in RB and F1 as a whole.

Hate him or love him, he is straightforward, says what he thinks and seems loyal in a world where loyality is hardly seen. (*Laughing about Toto/Lewis*) Also racing for the most dominant team, but implying that you wouldnt mind leaving a utterly dominant team just to stay loyal to Helmut shows a lot of character.

Vestappen is a hero for me! Maximum Respekt for his loyalty with Marko!

A real dutch. Super straight forward.

Top lad...no dodging, loyal to his friends, principle before self.

First i hated him so much but now respect for him increasing day by day and he is inspiring me how to be consistent make no mistakes

I really respect everyone in that team that continues to perform especially Max during this shitshow that is going on around this team.

An honest guy with the right feeling for integrety.

Holy shit, Max is freaking loyal

I've gained more respect for Max after watching this. Well spoken sir!

Stand up guy. Much respect....

Some tattoo ‘loyalty’ on their body, some practice it

not a Max lover but Loyalty is everything in life. weldone sir

Max doesn't need a PR team, he is the PR team

"I'm around ..!" ✅️

Character matters these days. This is why Max is a boss!

Very straight and honest!

Max has got to be tough as nails. With All the drama unfolding around him - not only has he handled the questions like a champ, but he’s continued to drive like one.

Max's sincerity and loyalty are some of the reasons why I respect him so much. He's so mature for his age

I see a lot of people on social media basically mocking Max for his loyalty towards Marko and that makes me sad. Loyalty is a beautiful thing and I truly believe Max has the best intentions. Baffling how a team can screw things up so royally when they're doing so well. What a sad situation. I just hope the best for Max cause he's a stand up guy.

Daaaang, if Helmut leaves Verstappen is ready to walk away from a RB20 and probably some championships, this is why I like this guy. He is not playing around with anything.

I love Max's loyalty to Helmut as much as I love his driving ability. Respect!

Remember. he's only 26. And answering questions like this better then most politicians.

Max, straight as an arrow.

Max has a heart of Gold

Loyalty is very important, it shows who you are and what you're stand for

Max doesn’t mince his words and I love that

Redbull is going to remember that.

"He has to stay, for me" that's a pretty direct statement.

KUDOS to Max . . . loyalty plus ! As much as he answered THE question so forcefully, I bet he WISHES all this off-track drama would just go AWAY !

Got to say, Rachel Brookes was excellent in putting the questions in a way to extract answers to questions that Max would not have wanted to answer. Asked in a very polite and respectful way, well done.

wow that is a really honest interview

Love how he essentially gives RB an ultimatum. RB should think long and hard about their next move.

This proves Max is a huge persona and another echelon to the small minded short term rest of the pack. From his comments he makes two points 1. A rare dignity through loyalty and 2. That given the second best car he believes he can still win.. Theres no such thing as too much swagger

It’s crazy how Helmut and Christian always looked like good friends for the past 12yrs, yet this is happening

That couldn't be more clear.

You’ve got to respect this guy.

Dr Marko goes; Max goes. And when he goes he'll take Adrian and GP with him! best remember that!

I admire his honesty and loyalty.

With all due respect, sometimes I don't like his character but he's so awesome. He didn't forget and remained loyal. There is light in him👏

Since the early days Oliver Mintzlaff took over Red Bull after the passing of Dietrich, Minzlaff has been the constant source of headache to Red Bull Racing. He just can't accept, that Red Bull F1 team is so successful, self-sufficient and indepentent, and constantly want his share of fame from the successes of the team and wants to run the team himself. The duo of Helmut-Horner and the balance between them is what makes this team successful in terms of management. Helmut represents the corporate side of Red Bull GmbH, and protects the team and Horner from constant corporate pressure from Red Bull. Toto Wolff plays that role in Mercedes by having a share in the team. On the other hand, the teams like Scuderia Ferrari and Alpine are in constant state of chaos, because the corporate management and CEOs of Ferrari S.p.A. and Renault keep playing with the F1 teams like toys.

hell yea max! respect

When he was 17 and start inf1 everybody loved him, now, 3 world champion in a row, almost all these lovers hate him, people forget all he has done to conquer the gratness. he deserves it all, we are in de the Max Verstappen prime, enjoy it. people hate the success of the greats

Holy moly..... Toto just sent Max another text.

Max always honest, calm and concise in saying his mind.

Max is as based as it gets. It's now up to Horner and Marko to smooth things out between each other. Max belongs with RBR.

I just became a max Verstappen fan

Very mature and wise response from our friend Max

Crazy that when asking toto if marko is welcome he blatently says yes, with a hint of " of course he is! He will bring me max! "

Oliver Mintzlaff will tear this team apart. Not sure if the old man would've liked what's happening to his team.

So max is trying to keep the team together....

The last answer was gold. You rarely get them so straightforward

As a Ferrari fan ... I'm checking.

Theres alot more to this. Max is never so outspoken in these kind of weird situations. Now he is clearly choosing a side what is is understandeble ofc. Also for itlooks like there is some more emotion in al of his words. I do not have the best feeling about this. Lets see what happens

Max is such a royal guy. Huge respect.

Although he’s not my favorite driver, this was an extremely honest interview from Max. Hats off..!

Red Bull needs to work on its off track performance.

Well said max

Love that he just answered her without playing games.

Awesome guy Max is

I wasn’t a massive fan of MV but I tell you since he won his championships he’s becoming, kinda likeable

At least Red Bull are entertaining us off the track

Goed gesproken Max, Top❤

Max is such a solid dude

Max is een fenomeen ❤❤❤groetjes uit Rotterdam ❤❤❤

Toto Wolf must pinch himself in the arm three times a day the last week. After the move from Lewis to Ferrari he get’s the best driver presented to him by RBR on a silver plate…

What a mature interaction

Just found out...Max is a guy to be trusted. I'm won over.

Imagine being a PR person and trying to get a Dutch person to use your talking points lol

Max is starting to shake off his aggressive Jos vibes and being his own man. Standing up for what he believes, loyalty and integrity are good qualities that are becoming more scarce these days especially the newer generations. Hopefully he doesn't let his dad affect his own decisions too much, just be yourself Max. I like how with all this crap going on around he is still smashing out a pole position, as focused as ever!

Just love the honesty.

Super loyaliteit, ❤❤❤

Max is nothing if not loyal, I'm very surprised how candid he is about it. But to me it clear him and helm

I think that those few fighting in the back (share holders) do not realize that removing one or two key figures, would trigger a walkout of all the key figures. (including Max and Adrian)

such a legend

True champions can never be beaten on any level...