Jos Verstappen’s tough Love is the secret behind Max Verstappen’s Success
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The driver who touched the peak of Formula 1 in the 2021 season by claiming his maiden world title is the Red Bull driver, Max Verstappen. The young talent has proved that he is a force to be reckoned with time and time again. The Dutch driver grabbed 10 victories and record breaking 18 podium finishes last year. The Red Bull have invested a lot in their protege and the driver delivered for them before a new era unfolded in Formula 1.
Verstappen has been often criticised for his aggressive on track driving style. However, this has been the way for him ever since his go-karting days where he was shaped by his father, Jos Verstappen. The driver grabbed 6 consecutive victories in Formula 3 which translated into a Formula 1 promotion for him at the age of seventeen. Max holds the record for the youngest driver to win a Grand Prix, as on debut he won the Spanish Grand Prix and registered his name in the history books of the sport.
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Max Verstappen Transformed By Jos Verstappen
In the previous season, when Max Verstappen won the world championship, his biggest cheerleader was Jos Verstappen. The Dutch duo has travelled to each race together ever since the karting days. Former champion, Gerhard Berger analysed their relationship by saying “The hard school of daddy Jos was probably the right one after all. Even as a spectator you were shocked and thought,’But that’s not how it goes’.”
The Formula 1 promotion was presented to Max Verstappen by Dr. Helmut Marko. The Red Bull advisor is seen as a brutally honest figure in the paddock, who is always straight up with his drivers. Berger pointed out how Jos Verstappen’s strictness would have prepared Max to deal with Helmut at Red Bull. The former champion also reflected on his time with Marko, saying, “First he made me wash the truck. But it was a good thing. Because I had survived Helmut well, even an Enzo Ferrari , Frank Williams or Ron Dennis couldn’t hurt me.”
The reigning world champion is the face of the Red Bull currently. The Milton Keynes based team are elated with the performances he has delivered for them. Ahead of the 2022 season, Max signed a deal that keeps him at the team until 2028. The 24 year old has shown signs of maturity and experience with more race wins surely destined his way.
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