Formula E chief reveals why Max Verstappen is his dream driver over Lewis Hamilton

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Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds has revealed why he would want Max Verstappen to drive one of the sport’s new Gen4 cars over seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Max Verstappen made headlines earlier this month after he compared F1’s new regulations for the 2026 season to ‘Formula E on steroids’. The comment left him in hot water with F1’s bosses as he continued to voice his criticisms with the new ruleset.

The four-time world champion later clarified that his words were not meant as a criticism towards the all-electric racing series, but rather a concern for the trajectory of F1, which has become iconic over the years for its full-throttle, on-the-limit racing.

Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds responded to Verstappen’s comments by sending him an open invitation to test one of the series’ cars, highlighting how he thinks the Red Bull star would ‘love’ the experience.

Jeff Dodds explains why Max Verstappen is his dream Formula E driver

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During a recent interview with RacingNews365 at Formula E’s official launch of its Gen4 car, Dodds was asked who he would choose as his dream driver to get behind the wheel of its new challenger.

The British executive had two names in mind, replying, “Look, I’m a Brit. So, on one hand, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. Having Lewis in the car, as a proud Brit who has grown up watching him and his journey, that would be amazing.