Until now, it was just a rumor. But Jos Verstappen, father of Max, wanted to clarify things, concerning part of the education provided to his son. Thus, the Dutchman returned to the “legend” evoking the abandonment of the now quadruple F1 world champion, during his karting years, at a rest area. Allegedly due to defeat.
Jos confirms “tough” upbringing towards Red Bull Racing driver in F1
It is in the columns of F-Insider that Michaël Schumacher's former teammate in F1, at Benetton, wished to dispel any form of doubt.
« I think it's time to clarify this story now. The truth is that I didn't leave him behind. I haven't spoken to him in a week.“, declares Jos Verstappen, who nevertheless admitted that his offspring had been educated harshly. “Was it too hard? According to Max, no. He felt better prepared for Formula 1 because of my manners. And in a way, also for the difficult school of another important supporter in his career: “The treatment of Helmut Marko, who is also considered […] extremely hard, so didn't bother him anymore » […]confirms the Dutchman.
A tough education, therefore, which would have allowed Max Verstappen to survive the merciless treatment of F1 and in particular, within the Red Bull galaxy, a sector reputed to be the most uncompromising (not to say “inhumane) in motorsport. An interesting theory, although politically incorrect.
-Jos Verstappen's Formula 1 records
1994
- Team: Benetton
- Points scored: 10
- Championship position: 10th
- Podiums: 2 (3rd place in Hungary and Belgium)
1995
- Team: Simtek
- Points scored: 0
- Championship position: Unclassified
- Podiums : 0
1996
- Team: Footwork Arrows
- Points scored: 1
- Championship position: 16th
- Podiums : 0
1997
- Team: Tyrrell
- Points scored: 0
- Championship position: Unclassified
- Podiums : 0
1998
- Team: Stewart
- Points scored: 0
- Championship position: Unclassified
- Podiums : 0
2000
- Team: Arrows
- Points scored: 5
- Championship position: 12th
- Podiums : 0
2001
- Team: Arrows
- Points scored: 1
- Championship position: 18th
- Podiums : 0
2003
- Team: Minardi
- Points scored: 0
- Championship position: 22nd
- Podiums : 0
Max Verstappen's results in F1
After manufacturer (Pirelli), in order, number of GPs, poles, victories, best laps, podiums, retirements, points scored and world championship classification.
| 2015 | Scuderia Toro Rosso | Toro Rosso STR10 | Renault V6 turbo hybrid | Pirelli | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 49 | 12e |
| 2016 | Scuderia Toro Rosso Red Bull Racing | Toro Rosso STR11 Red Bull RB12 | Ferrari V6 turbo hybrid TAG Heuer V6 turbo hybrid | Pirelli | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 204 | 5e |
| 2017 | Red Bull Racing | Red Bull RB13 | TAG Heuer V6 turbo hybrid | Pirelli | 20 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 168 | 6e |
| 2018 | Aston Martin Red Bull Racing | Red Bull RB14 | TAG Heuer V6 turbo hybrid | Pirelli | 21 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 249 | 4e |
| 2019 | Aston Martin Red Bull Racing | Red Bull RB15 | Honda V6 turbo hybrid | Pirelli | 21 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 278 | 3e |
| 2020 | Aston Martin Red Bull Racing | Red Bull RB16 | Honda V6 turbo hybrid | Pirelli | 17 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 214 | 3e |
| 2021 | Red Bull Racing Honda | Red Bull RB16B | Honda V6 turbo hybrid | Pirelli | 22 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 395,5 | Champion |
| 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | Red Bull RB18 | Red Bull Powertrains V6 turbo hybride | Pirelli | 22 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 454 | Champion |
| 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | Red Bull RB19 | Honda RBPT V6 turbo hybrid | Pirelli | 22 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 575 | Champion |
| 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | Red Bull RB20 | Honda RBPT V6 turbo hybrid | Pirelli | 24 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 437 | Champion |
Article published on 01/18/2025 at 6:15 a.m.
