Max Verstappen has secured his fourth world championship. The Dutch driver has consistently raised the bar since his debut in 2015. His next milestone? Matching the five-title achievements of Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, and Lewis Hamilton. The GOAT debate in F1 is difficult due to factors like advancements in safety, car technology, and race strategies. However, what makes VerStappen’s case compelling is his ability to dominate across different conditions, beating an all-time great in a direct fight (Hamilton in 2021), and now, claiming a championship in a season where he arguably had an inferior car for much of the year. He remains the driver to beat, and if he continues on this trajectory, the debate may even be a debate in a few years. His relentless drive, adaptability, and ability to make him the defining driver of this era is perhaps one of the greatest of all time, perhaps even the all time GOAT of F1.
