Jos Verstappen declares Max Verstappen will leave home ‘happily’ after becoming father

Jos Verstappen hilariously pointed out that Max Verstappen would want to leave the house more often after becoming a father.

Jos Verstappen declares Max Verstappen will leave home ‘happily’ after becoming father

Jos Verstappen and Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)

Max Verstappen is preparing for becoming a father to Kelly Piquet‘s child in 2025 alongside the perpetration for F1 season. The pregnancy date for Piquet is reportedly expected to be April, which could put Verstappen in a unique situation. As the delivery date nears, his father Jos Verstappen has made a hilarious remark on the Dutchman’s condition after becoming a father.

Max Verstappen hasn’t raised any concerns over Kelly Piquet having the baby mid-way through the April month. The Red Bull racer seems prepared to handle the duties of being a father and a Formula 1 driver with ease. Moreover, Verstappen would be glad to become an actual father for the first time after being a ‘bonus dad’ to Piquet’s daughter Penelope.

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However, fatherhood might be difficult for Verstappen as the child might get tough to handle at times. Additionally, multiple individuals believed that the Dutchman might lose his focus from Formula 1 after becoming a father. However, Jos Verstappen believed that his son’s performance wouldn’t take a hit. The Ex-F1 driver recalled that such wasn’t the case when he became a father. On the contrary, the 27-year-old might be happy to leave the house at times due to the child’s constant crying.

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I don’t think so. If I look at myself, it had absolutely no influence on me at the time. I don’t think it will with Max either. Maybe he’s just happy to leave home with all that crying.

Jos Verstappen said, as reported by GPblog.

Max Verstappen and his stepdaughter Penelope’s connection might make it easy for the fatherhood transition for the veteran racer. Recently They have shared some very wholesome moments in the former’s Twitch live streams. Verstappen seems already prepared for the massive task of becoming a father. The 27-year-old is heading into an amazing new chapter of his life with girlfriend.

Jos Verstappen ‘uncertain’ over Max Verstappen’s child becoming a racer

Max Verstappen had previously asserted that he wouldn’t force his child into motorsport like his father did to him. This meant that the child with ‘champion genes’ might not be introduced to the world of racing from an early age. Jos Verstappen resonated with this thought and raised uncertainty over the child’s racing in karts from an early age.

Max Verstappen and pregnant Kelly Piquet (via @kellypiquet/Instagram)
Max Verstappen and pregnant Kelly Piquet (via @kellypiquet/Instagram)

Verstappen Sr. believes that it is too early to determine whether the child would be into racing. The Dutchman further highlighted that the reigning world champion started racing in karts when he was six years old. The 53-year-old funnily pointed out that Verstappen Jr.’s karts won’t be ready by the time his child is born.

That is far too early at the moment. We wanted to start karting when Max was about six, but it ended up being a bit earlier. I don’t think the karts are ready for Max [to use with his coming child] now.

Jos Verstappen noted.

Can Max Verstappen see through till the end of his Red Bull contract in 2028?

Max Verstappen achieved four consecutive drivers’ title with Red Bull during the team’s dominant phase. However, Milton Keynes has been facing massive performance struggles in recent that is costing them crucial points. The Austrian constructor is likely to not have the fastest chassis in the 2025 season, causing Verstappen further issues.

Regardless of the struggles, Verstappen has maintained an impressive streak of performances. The Dutchman has also showcased his loyalty to Red Bull on numerous occasions. Hence, despite the expected tumultuous outing this season, the 27-year-old might continue with the team.

Jos Verstappen doesn’t seem so keen on his son continuing racing with the team. The Dutchman issued a cryptic statement that Verstappen Jr. had no other contract options at the moment and would continue with Red Bull. But, witnessing the rival’s ever-growing pace, the 27-year-old is likely to consider his options before the regulation changes of the 2026 season.