(Video) “A spicy fight!!” Max Verstappen SHOCKINGLY reveals the retired driver he’d like to have raced against
The four time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has spoken of his wish to have raced against a specific retired driver.
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Max Verstappen (via: IMAGO, Instagram/pubitysport, screenshot)
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is one of the most competitive drivers in Formula 1 at the moment. He has been crowned as the champion of this season with nine wins and 14 podiums to his name so far.
Max Verstappen has since shared that he would have liked to race against his father, Jos Verstappen. Verstappen Sr. raced at the pinnacle of motorsport in the years between 1994 and 2003. He is not as accomplished as his championship-winning son and has amassed only two podiums in his career.
Verstappen feels that he would be able to beat his dad if they were to go head to head in racing. The 27-year-old also admits that his father always wanted him to be a better driver than himself.
My dad, to be honest. Same age. I think it would be quite funny to see. It would be quite a spicy fight, I think.
Max Verstappen said in an interview with Heineken
Verstappen Sr. is often seen in the paddock supporting his son during races. They are one of the most iconic father-son duos in Formula 1. Heading into the final race of the season, Verstappen will now hope to win for the fifth time around the Yas Marina circuit.
Yuki Tsunoda deems himself worthy of a seat beside Max Verstappen
Visa Cash App RB driver Yuki Tsunoda has been longing for a move to Red Bull throughout the season. The Japanese driver is currently the longest-serving junior driver in the history of the Milton Keynes-based team.
To my teammates, it’s quite clear, the current teammates. And also quite clear what I’ve done this year, it’s quite clear that I should get a chance. But I don’t know, up to them.
Yuki Tsunoda via GP Blog
Yuki Tsunoda feels that his efforts in the current campaign should be enough in securing a promotion. The 24-year-old has since also claimed to have beaten his previous teammates while racing for RB.
Junior Red Bull drivers usually secure a chance at the main team after outscoring their teammates for a couple of seasons. However, Tsunoda’s scenario remains unexplained to all, as Red Bull has not delivered any statement so far.
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