Max. What an absolute iceman of a driver. He's just so singularly focused, no emotion. He's really the best we've ever seen. And I cheer for the other guy.
Max is known to smile, bake some pancakes and do his tax return all whilst going into turn one on a F1 race. The fact that he's not smiling during this drive, tells me he isn't too exited about the car. Also, his reaction afterwards seems to be out of politeness, not because he just had a killer run in the Honda.
I’m always amazed at what HRC and Honda R&D East/West/Europe build. Imagine if the base platforms of these builds started out as actual performance cars.
@@virgilthemob1242 You misunderstood me. I meant imagine if the actual production cars you could buy from Honda were good performance cars from the start. Not HPD busing a one-off custom tube chassis with an Indy engine and slapping a CRV body on it.
The problem with having all of these cameras is that editors think people want to constantly switch from one view to the next, even though you never actually get to SEE ANYTHING!!!! YOU HAVE ONE OF THE BEST DRIVERS IN THE WORLD IN THIS CAR AND HARDLY SHOWED ANY OF IT
I agree with the thing about this editing style. But realistically like what’re you expecting to see here. He’s solo on a track. Not racing anyone. In arguably one of the ugliest cars produced.. He literally said at the end, “It doesn’t drive good but it’s cool”. It’s not like he set a world record lap time in it..
@@AlertConsument-py6te Cool but he's not wrong. This is not near the limits of the car because he doesn't know the car. He can undoubtedly go seconds faster.
@@EagleEye666666 The car itself might be capable of being driven harder or faster probably, but for the kind of driving he was doing, it was right on the limits. If your back snaps like that, there's not much more the car can give you.
You can tell by his eyes and counter-steers he's very much focused on getting the most he can out of the car, doesn't look bored one bit. All his track action we see him flitting between the dash to get his gear shifts right, and staring down the apex.
@@jonathanchung7209 It's a silhouette car, it's a probably a tube frame chassis with a composite or carbon body shell weighing 800-1000kg total. This is just my guess however
Literally any other racing driver is this calm when driving a race car.. It doesn't say anything or have anything to do with him being the best. Y'all need to stop overanalyzing everything. There are other ways to praise the level of talent Max has without being like _OMG Max breathes air.. THAT'S WHY HE'S THE GOAT!!_
Probably has to do with the fact that even though it’s a V6 configuration like F1 the engine is slightly larger in displacement and uses twin turbochargers as opposed to F1 using a single so the exhaust exits via two pipes as opposed to one large pipe.
@@SimRacingVeteran Yea and no... I think Verstappen and Alonso would be more likely to happen. Hamilton doesnt seem to want to race in WEC outside of F1. But not to worry rumor has been going around that Vettel might be in the WEC next year though its yet to be confirmed.
@@slevingaius - I know it takes all three drivers to want it. I’m just saying that if they could all agree to drive together, that it would be pretty sick to see those three in a team running a prototype.
That first corner at 1:33 if you watch the wheel the gear indicator goes from 5th to 6th to 4th all why entering the corner. Was that just a messup on the dash because the RPMs didnt seem to corroborate???
What they do in F1 is they attach external pumps and push heated fluids through the engine for about 40 minutes so it's basically hot before they even fire it up, I imagine the Indy engines are the same.
He's alone on the track but still checked the mirror when coming out of the pits, love that muscle memory
1:08 is where you see him wake up lmao
Sounded like something broke haha
You gotta love Max. Wants to race all the time in everything you throw at him
the look on his face is like he is forced to drive taxi
It's not like he is asking for it. He gets invited to drive these cars or it is sponsor related. Think every car lover would love to do it.
He's racing all the time too, that's the thing. If he's not racing in real life, you have a high chance of finding him racing in iracing.
He'll be racing in his 70's in some capacity, no doubt in my mind.
Max. What an absolute iceman of a driver. He's just so singularly focused, no emotion. He's really the best we've ever seen. And I cheer for the other guy.
what exact emotion would you expect him to show doing a random test lap in a random car for a sponsor obligation?
@@test-tl8dt You would shit your diapers and cry the whole random lap sitting beside of mighty MAX!
@@AlertConsument-py6te Imagine haha. I would be enjoying it a lot
Max is known to smile, bake some pancakes and do his tax return all whilst going into turn one on a F1 race. The fact that he's not smiling during this drive, tells me he isn't too exited about the car. Also, his reaction afterwards seems to be out of politeness, not because he just had a killer run in the Honda.
Iceman, that'll be the one and only Kimi Raikonen . Not this dick .
The beast, mastered by the lion🦁
*Tamed
I’m always amazed at what HRC and Honda R&D East/West/Europe build. Imagine if the base platforms of these builds started out as actual performance cars.
Except that they did? It's a racing chassis with an ugly crossover shell on top of it. Even the powertrain is an Indycar mill.
@@virgilthemob1242 You misunderstood me. I meant imagine if the actual production cars you could buy from Honda were good performance cars from the start. Not HPD busing a one-off custom tube chassis with an Indy engine and slapping a CRV body on it.
The problem with having all of these cameras is that editors think people want to constantly switch from one view to the next, even though you never actually get to SEE ANYTHING!!!!
YOU HAVE ONE OF THE BEST DRIVERS IN THE WORLD IN THIS CAR AND HARDLY SHOWED ANY OF IT
made for young people with zero attention span I suppose.
@@ChuckHickl why do you hate young people so much? I guess jealousy breeds envy 🤷
Yeah can't stand this sort of editing - cuts to a drone shot or tracking shot of the car driving at half speed...
@@sepg5084 no hate. just been hiring them for 20 years and def see a difference in the most current generations when it comes to attention span.
I agree with the thing about this editing style. But realistically like what’re you expecting to see here. He’s solo on a track. Not racing anyone. In arguably one of the ugliest cars produced.. He literally said at the end, “It doesn’t drive good but it’s cool”. It’s not like he set a world record lap time in it..
Ahh finally the full length of the clip.
I like these videos of Verstappen trying different strokes of motor racing. Awesome
"Max, you're on your first outlap, get used to th..... Never mind."
Haha
He's so focused while driving. He takes every ride serious.
Actually he seems more chilled here, to me.
@@gladdy6412 Yeah this is just a sunday dr... well i guess a monday drive in his case.
Max's stone cold face when driving on the limit is legendary
Like a drive to the shops for him
It's far off any limits here.. just driving few easy laps where he won't get anywhere close to whatever you mean by limits.
@@EagleEye666666 You would shit your diapers and cry the whole random lap sitting beside of mighty MAX!
@@AlertConsument-py6te Cool but he's not wrong. This is not near the limits of the car because he doesn't know the car. He can undoubtedly go seconds faster.
@@EagleEye666666 The car itself might be capable of being driven harder or faster probably, but for the kind of driving he was doing, it was right on the limits. If your back snaps like that, there's not much more the car can give you.
I saw The Beast on display at the Portland Indycar race, what an insane car.
Ay same here!
So focussed, not often blinking his eyes, great to see! That was fun!!
2 weeks into winter break and he's already bored 😂
Lmao, he looks so unimpressed driving it. I suppose a mixture between a bit of focus and a fair bit of driving freakin' F1 cars all the time x)
That's just how Max looks when he drives lol
It's a CRV, probably weighs stupid amounts.
You can tell by his eyes and counter-steers he's very much focused on getting the most he can out of the car, doesn't look bored one bit. All his track action we see him flitting between the dash to get his gear shifts right, and staring down the apex.
@@jonathanchung7209 It's a silhouette car, it's a probably a tube frame chassis with a composite or carbon body shell weighing 800-1000kg total. This is just my guess however
Got shooked with the sudden ICE start, but then... man... driving it like a kids bike.
So refreshing to see a car video, actually showcasing the friggin' car... not a bunch of cinematic shots, with a lofi techno beat. Ty!
Great video! No action movie soundtrack, just engine sound. This is the way
Super cool !! That sound and nice to see the eyes of Max during the ride. Loved it.
props to the drone pilot my god
"Indycar engine we are using for 2024" About that Hinch...
What about it?
@@fabian8269 Honda is threatening to pull out of indycar for like the 80th time.
@bingusworshipper so Honda does that everywhere 😂
@@fabian8269 Indycar postponed the hybrid engine for this year
Just a regular weekday for Super Max!🦁
The calmness on his face says everything. This is why he is the best.
Literally any other racing driver is this calm when driving a race car.. It doesn't say anything or have anything to do with him being the best. Y'all need to stop overanalyzing everything. There are other ways to praise the level of talent Max has without being like _OMG Max breathes air.. THAT'S WHY HE'S THE GOAT!!_
Simply lovely 👍💪🦁
Max is like cool, it's like a track day, but in slow motion lol
it's that he has to be positive about it, I think he found it a bid disappointing. 😅
you do realize that f1 drivers still enjoy slower cars or series
@@isukarse yeah, so what?
Mr. No Blink is back!
Hopefully Hot Wheels will make this as their models
his neck control is phenomenal even when the car jerks
Sounds better than a F1 engine!
This is an IndyCar v6
Most things do nowadays
Probably has to do with the fact that even though it’s a V6 configuration like F1 the engine is slightly larger in displacement and uses twin turbochargers as opposed to F1 using a single so the exhaust exits via two pipes as opposed to one large pipe.
Two exhaust pipes, 2.2 liter displacement, and uses E-85 or E100 ethanol fuel. And it also rev limits at 12,000 RPM
Oh wauw, I didn't know it was a V6 engine! It sounds way better than that!
Wow so cool! I can’t believe it’s a CRV
it isnt
It just barely counts as a CRV.
It has a CRV badge which means it’s a CRV with a few mods from stock
Ive been a Honda guy since 1995 with 87 Accord lxi Hatchback and now drive 05 Accord V6 6speed coupe
That was sick!
I saw this car at the Indycar Alabama Grand Prix.
The sound is just incredible!
Didn't know the CR-V could look so good!
Great Video Honda Team ! I would just like to say that we would prefer more footage of the driving than seeing the car from the exterior.
The livery reminds me of that "Kurzgesagt" art style, this is pretty cool. Very exciting.
They could add a bird..
Is there raw footage we can see from the lap?!
Sounds amazing.. ❤
Yes!
CR-V with an indycar hybrid engine. 'nuff said. liked, commented, and subscribed.
Happy Hondadays!
When will Verstappen get to drive the ARX-06?
I would love to see a Verstappen, Alonso and Hamilton team for Le Mans. That would be an epic dream team.
@@SimRacingVeteran Yea and no... I think Verstappen and Alonso would be more likely to happen.
Hamilton doesnt seem to want to race in WEC outside of F1.
But not to worry rumor has been going around that Vettel might be in the WEC next year though its yet to be confirmed.
@@slevingaius - I know it takes all three drivers to want it. I’m just saying that if they could all agree to drive together, that it would be pretty sick to see those three in a team running a prototype.
@@slevingaius - Vettel in WEC would be wicked to see.
Ooooh this looks fun
awesome style by honda, remind me about escudo also 🎉🎉🎉❤
Goed gedaan jochie 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Sounds cool!🌴🦩
Nice!!
He puts so much pressure on the breaks, that he is locking every corner :D
Never fails to impress... who knew Max could also sleep with his eyes open
your FPV pilot is very good, hats off to em
Looks well ! Today only little Fiesta GFJ drove inArt ! Hope not lost the Tunnel of Front !;)
Funny thing is he is still checking the mirrors every now and then... but he is the only one on track........ its in his nature
Max's face when the gas kicks in: 💥😳💥
Love Honda
What liquids shooting out of the back?
Toto Wolf's tears
This is very similar to how the new F1 regulations will make the engines sound in 2026.
I hope not. That thing sounds like some cheapass ricer. I'll truly be done with F1 if that is the best they can do with the sound.
@@jeffmattel7867 just slap ricer on anything just like the ol days huh
@@jeffmattel7867…it’s an Indycar engine.
That first corner at 1:33 if you watch the wheel the gear indicator goes from 5th to 6th to 4th all why entering the corner. Was that just a messup on the dash because the RPMs didnt seem to corroborate???
MORE!
Get him to practice talking while driving and in half a year you have a killers show
where can i buy one?
Is there a system to pre-heat the thermal engine to have it run at temp straight when firing up?
What they do in F1 is they attach external pumps and push heated fluids through the engine for about 40 minutes so it's basically hot before they even fire it up, I imagine the Indy engines are the same.
1:08 when the bass drops
I think Max will miss Honda engines after 2025 🥺
If they made a civic type r estate that was similar looking to this, I would be interested
Max got a new toy. Max is so focused and full of confidence. That is why he always wins.
The Beast. To everyone but Max ❤
👍
If Honda made their street cars sound like this, a lot more people would buy them.
Max is like "where's that beast mode?"
@2:17 whats coming out of that hose in the back??
Ditunggu untuk balapan di wec 😂
1:07 🥰
MAX the Beast
Bro is even racing in his time off
I want that thing
God, you would think a "Beast" car would sound like a beast... this sounds like a tame pup at best....
Brilliant.. we finally get to see Max’s eyes as he Hoons it 😮
Honda x Verstappen x Indycar when?
Hey honda. Can my crv do this too? 😅
It’s kinda like the renault espace f1 lol
Does "The Beast" have the same powertrain as the Acura ARX-06?
No. Same as 2024 Indycar.
Looks like he's going on a sunday drive
Picking up groceries
Only thing missing is an espresso… Jean Girard
That’s great for traction, spewing out water out the back on the track 😂😂😂😂
Is this the Miami circuit?
Badass livery🎉🎉🎉
Want to see him in a gt3 at 24h Nürburgring.he would enjoy it to
The right CRV. Wagon stance. Save the wagons!
imagine if Max made videos like Ken Block did! It be really interested to see that.
Is that Hinchcliffe getting him set up?
Is there anything the Dutch lion can't do?🦁🦁
This (CR-V) vs That (Huckster)
Can we get unedited frontfacing footage with facecam in the corner ?
Brilliant driver.
En mi ciudad las motos y los autos superan los 70 kilometros por hora? Pero esta todo bien...
Might have to tell my wife its time to get a CRV haha
He had fun😅 you could see it on his face 😅
HONDA🇯🇵🗾CR-V HYBRID🇳🇱
Max on the ovel
Nah. Throw him in a drift competition like they did with Redbull rally driver Kalle Rovanperu.