Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has expressed frustration over the new Formula 1 season, expressing his dissatisfaction after finishing eighth in the Japanese Grand Prix. He has been criticising the car designs for this season, which he believes are more focused on electrical power than driver skill. Verstaspen's contract with Red Bull runs until 2028, but there are reports that he may leave if he is not in the top two in the standings at a certain point in the season.