Max Verstappen sold his shitbox

In a move that's sent shockwaves — and a fair few giggles — through the Formula 1 world, reigning world champion Max Verstappen has officially parted ways with his Red Bull Racing Formula 1 car, labeling it a "sh*tbox" and announcing he's sold it.

"Honestly, I'm done with it," Verstappen told reporters at a hastily arranged press conference. "I’ve driven lawnmowers with more grip. At least those don't understeer into oblivion at every corner exit."

The sale of the RB21, once touted as the jewel of Red Bull's engineering department, was reportedly finalized late Sunday night on an unnamed Dutch classifieds website. Sources say the car was listed under "lightly used, mostly driven in anger, not suitable for wet conditions or Monaco."

When asked who bought the vehicle, Verstappen smirked. "Some guy from Amsterdam who wants to turn it into a simulator rig. Honestly, good luck to him — at least it might be more competitive virtually."

Team Principal Christian Horner has yet to comment officially, though insiders say he was last seen muttering about "wind tunnel gremlins" and "the ghost of Adrian Newey."

This season has been a rollercoaster for Verstappen, who, despite his talent and aggression, has found himself battling more with the car than with his actual rivals. “I signed up to race other drivers,” he said. “Not to babysit an aerodynamically confused carbon coffin.”

Speculation is now swirling about whether Verstappen’s stunt is symbolic of deeper frustrations with Red Bull, or just a brilliantly sarcastic way of making a point. Either way, one thing’s clear: Max may be out of love with his Red Bull, but he’s still very much in control of the headlines.

Fans are now eagerly watching the secondhand market, where Verstappen's ex-ride is already gaining traction among collectors, YouTubers, and one enthusiastic karting dad who reportedly offered a trade involving “a 2006 Golf GTI and a box of stroopwafels.”

No word yet on what Max plans to drive next. But one thing’s certain — it won’t be a sh*tbox.