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He drew a compelling parallel to tennis, comparing the Dutchman's impact to the legendary rivalry between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. According to Webber, every great sport needs a figure who pushes competitors to their absolute limits, and Verstappen has filled that role for years.\n\n\"People turn on their television specifically to watch Max Verstappen race,\" Webber explained. He noted that Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of Formula 1, fully understands this reality, as do the teams competing in the championship. Verstappen is not just another driver on the grid — he is a central draw for audiences worldwide.\n\nWebber acknowledged that Verstappen has earned the right to make his own decisions about his future. With an impressive collection of world titles and consistently outstanding performances season after season, the Red Bull star has proven everything he needs to prove. However, Webber was careful to clarify that he is not suggesting Verstappen has lost motivation. Rather, he pointed out that when external incentives diminish, even the greatest champions may reassess their options.\n\nThe Australian, who now manages McLaren driver Oscar Piastri, admitted his personal bias but stressed that from a purely sporting perspective, Verstappen remaining in Formula 1 is vital. He emphasized that Verstappen's presence raises the performance level of every driver in the paddock, which is fundamentally what elite competition is all about.\n\nWebber's comments come at a time when Verstappen has been openly critical of the 2026 technical regulations. The Dutch driver has repeatedly hinted that he could walk away from the championship, and even Red Bull's improved showing with the RB22 at the Miami Grand Prix has not shifted his stance on the matter.\n\nThe situation places Red Bull in a delicate position. While the team naturally wants to retain its star driver, the broader question of Verstappen's long-term commitment to Formula 1 remains unresolved. For now, the paddock waits to see whether the sport's most dominant force will continue to keep his rivals awake at night.\n\nBased on reporting from Чемпионат.com.","news","Former Red Bull driver Mark Webber says Formula 1 cannot afford to lose Max Verstappen, calling the four-time champion essential to the sport's appeal and competitive intensity.","328124175040385025","326135624887177216","Championship","0","2026-05-08T08:57:21Z","mark-webber-verstappen-keeps-f1-rivals-awake-at-night-sport-needs-him-to-stay","Championat","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.championat.com\u002Fauto\u002Fnews-6460572-uebber-o-ferstappene-maks-ne-dayot-drugim-gonschikam-formuly-1-spat-po-nocham.html","326222707169431552","Anderlecht",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65],"326257539962376192","326257546392244224","326257613643714560","326257688390406144","326257766752587776","326257777523560448","326257792321064960",[57,67,68,69,70,71,72,73],"Como","Nottingham Forest","Hassania Agadir","2 de Mayo","Fortaleza EC","Al-Wasl FC","Comoros","Mark Webber: Verstappen Keeps F1 Rivals Awake at Night, Sport Needs Him to Stay",[76,116,146,178],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":77,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":78,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":79,"slug":80,"sourceName":81,"sourceURL":82,"teamId":83,"teamName":84,"teamIds":85,"teamNames":100,"title":115},"Italy beat Spain 4-2 on penalties after 1-1 draw to set up a U17 European Championship final against Belgium, who eliminated France earlier.","338075747069464577","2026-06-04T19:28:40Z","italy-edge-spain-on-penalties-u17-euro-final-vs-belgium","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FL-italie-rejoint-la-belgique-en-finale-de-l-euro-des-moins-de-17-ans\u002F1681874#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257661500723200","Italy",[83,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,56],"326222711401484288","326222712936599552","326222767416414208","326255039846813696","326255041625198592","326257536296554496","326257536413995008","326257537865224192","326257539844935680","326257664680005632","326257696636407808","326222711447621632","326222711569256448","326222711653142528",[84,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,57],"Belgium","Paraguay","Lesotho","FK Partizan","Partizani","Auxerre","Paris FC","Estoril","Parma","Estonia","Azzurri","France","Brazil","Spain","Italy Edge Spain on Penalties: U17 Euro Final vs Belgium",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":117,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":118,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":119,"slug":120,"sourceName":121,"sourceURL":122,"teamId":123,"teamName":124,"teamIds":125,"teamNames":135,"title":145},"Italy U17 edged Spain 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, goalkeeper Lupo saving two spot-kicks, to book a U17 Euro final vs Belgium on June 7. 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