Jacques Villeneuve has claimed that ‘nobody would care’ if Max Verstappen was taken away from the F1 grid while arguing that Lewis Hamilton stands alone as the most popular and impactful driver ever.

Former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has sparked controversy by claiming Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari move is the most significant driver signing since Michael Schumacher, whilst dismissing Max Verstappen's importance to the sport.

They may both be multi-time Formula 1 world champions, but when it comes to their standing with F1 fans, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are worlds apart. Tha

Max Verstappen is now a four-time Formula 1 champion, the first of which came controversially in 2021 after overtaking rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Jacques Villeneuve believes “nobody” would care if Max Verstappen quit F1, but thinks it would be a different story if Lewis Hamilton left.

During Verstappen's rough patch last season, Hamilton, Norris, Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri all secured two GP victories- from maiden wins to record-breaking drives, the 2024 summer provided some of the best on-track racing in the sport's modern history.

Ferrari plan to give Lewis Hamilton the maximum amount of time they can behind the wheel of their machinery to help him hit the ground running when the new F1 season begins

Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari has captured Formula 1’s attention as fans “care”, unlike when it comes to Max Verstappen who could leave the sport and “nobody” would care. That’s the opinion of 1997 F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve,

Max Verstappen’s Red Bull exit talks have been revealed by Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff. The 53-year-old actively pursued Verstappen in 2024 following Lewis Hamilton’s exit from Mercedes, with Wolff publicly announcing the Red Bull star as his number one target.