Jos Verstappen praises Max's character and racing potential
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Jos Verstappen expressed pride in his son Max, describing him as 'everything you could want in a son'. He praised Max's skills, indicating that with the right car, he could secure more Formula 1 championships. Jos envisions Max's future, mentioning he likely won't be in F1 by 2036 but hopes he will have won the Le Mans race. Additionally, Max's manager credited him with boosting Formula 1's popularity in the Netherlands after a period of limited interest in the sport.
- •Jos Verstappen commended Max's character and driving skills.
- •He believes Max could win more titles with the right car.
- •Jos anticipates Max will not race in F1 by 2036.
- •Winning Le Mans presents a new challenge for Max.
- •Max's rise significantly enhanced F1's appeal in the Netherlands.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Jos Verstappen is proud of Max: 'He's everything you could want in a son'
"Jos Verstappen is very proud of his son, Max. The former F1 driver explained the four-time world champion is 'everything you could want in a son'.
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