Max ahead of Mexico GP: 'Keep the momentum'
Published on 24 October 2025 by Stefan Meens
Wit five Grand Prix weekends to go in the 2025 Formula 1 season, Max Verstappen has arrived in Mexico City for the Mexican Grand Prix. Ahead of the event, the Oracle Red Bull Racing driver still trails championship leader Oscar Piastri, but Verstappen has reduced the gap to 40 points after a strong run of results.
“It’s obvious we’ve been doing well recently”, said Max. “I definitely enjoy it more this way and we’ll try to maintain the momentum. I want to try and keep winning races until the end of the season. But we also know we have to be perfect if want to have a chance at the end.”
Therefore, the reigning champion remains realistic about his chances. “It’s still a big gap, but that’s fine. I don’t worry about it. We try to enjoy ourselves and do our best and then we’ll see where we end up. If it doesn’t work, at the very least we can be proud. Everyone thought it would be an easy McLaren title, but at least we’re not making it easy for them.”
At Thursday’s press conference, the Dutchman was asked about the level of risk he is willing to take into turn one. “I don’t think about until I get there on Sunday. Every situation is different, it’s never the same, so there’s no point planning in advance.”
The remainder of the season plays out across racetracks all featuring different characterises. As such, Max is not sure if he can predict where his RB20 will be best suited. “I don’t think you can always go on past results. Some circuits will suit us better than others and I’ve won here a lot. But then again, last year was a disaster, so we’ll look at it race by race.”
Regardless, the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is seen as a unique race on the calendar. “It’s a tricky circuit, with low grip. We have won here, but every year is different so we’ll see what happens. I’m expecting a fun weekend. The fans are always great and full of passion."
Due to his recent form, some media have described Max as the best version of himself. He himself is less convinced: “I’m not sure I agree. Yes, it’s more fun to fight at the front, but I always give everything I’ve got, on both the good and bad days. I’ve always been like that. I don’t think I’m all of a sudden quicker; I just have a more complete car to fight at the front.”
