Max Verstappen reflects on pride in family over racing titles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Max Verstappen shared his thoughts on family priorities during a conversation with F1 magazine. Rather than emphasizing his four Formula 1 world titles, he expressed that his greatest joy comes from his daughter, Lily, born before the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. Verstappen acknowledged the emotional difficulty of leaving home, especially after spending time with his daughter. He aims to inspire young people through his legacy and his initiative, Verstappen Racing, which focuses on scouting and developing talents in motorsport.
- •Verstappen values family over his racing achievements.
- •Lily, his daughter, was born before the 2025 Miami Grand Prix.
- •He finds leaving home emotionally challenging.
- •Verstappen aims to inspire children to pursue their dreams.
- •Verstappen Racing seeks to support young talents in motorsport.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Verstappen is proudest of his family: 'That's the most important thing
"Max Verstappen isn’t most proud of his four Formula 1 world titles, but of his family as the Dutchman admits he finds it harder to be away from home. In a conversation with F1 magazine, Verstappen is asked what he is most proud of.
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