(GMM) Christijan Albers says Max Verstappen\u2019s (pictured) relentless mentality is also creating a downside as uncertainty continues over his future at Red Bull.<\/p>\n
The former Formula 1 driver praised fellow Dutchman Verstappen\u2019s aggressive racing, including his recent schooling of Lewis Hamilton in Hungary.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, he does it to everyone,\u201d Albers said, when asked if his audacious move on Hamilton in Hungary recently was partly personal.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat is what is so great about Max,\u201d the former Minardi driver added. \u201cThat is what Red Bull pays his high salary for.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery lap, every corner and at every braking point, he just keeps fighting.\u201d<\/p>\n
Looking back at a brilliant overtake from Max Verstappen in Hungary \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n
This @cryptocom<\/a> Bold Move from the Red Bull driver on Lewis Hamilton instantly became a classic! \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8#F1<\/a> #HungarianGP<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/aoAXUX4FhF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Formula 1 (@F1) August 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n However, Albers told De Telegraaf<\/a> that Verstappen\u2019s blunt public criticism of Red Bull and its car can sometimes go too far.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are many positive sides to Max, but there are also negative sides to Max. Sometimes I watch certain interviews and wonder about them.\u201d<\/p>\n Albers said Verstappen\u2019s honesty is valuable, but difficult for a team to manage.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are 22 drivers who want to have the best car and want to win,\u201d he said. \u201cOn the other hand, I can also appreciate that he is so open and honest.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHe says: I don\u2019t like this and I don\u2019t like that. How do you manage that properly?\u201d<\/p>\n Albers believes Verstappen can become too focused on his own situation.<\/p>\n \u201cI think he is so focused on himself in that respect that he no longer realizes those other 21 drivers also want to win and become world champion.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNot everyone has the best car, but on the other hand, you can also appreciate his attitude.\u201d<\/p>\n He also agreed with those who believe Verstappen should defend Red Bull more often rather than repeatedly criticizing the RB22.<\/p>\n \u201cI do think that a little bit as well,\u201d Albers admitted.<\/p>\n \u201cYou can see it with Adrian Newey too \u2013 you cannot simply create a basic package from nothing. You have to work with the material you have.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI can understand that you become frustrated if they are not moving in the direction you have in mind. On the other hand, there are a thousand people working at the factory, and perhaps seven hundred of them want to move in the same direction as you.\u201d<\/p>\n Red Bull has so far accepted Verstappen\u2019s increasingly sharp criticism, underlining the powerful position he holds as he considers whether to remain with the team in 2027.<\/p>\n Related Article:\u00a0Formula 1 Rumor: Verstappen tipped to confirm Red Bull stay at Zandvoort<\/a><\/p>\n \t