Even though Verstappen Sr. didn’t make it as a driver, his experience shaped his role as a dad. The trauma of the fire, his disappointment in the sport, and his obsession with perfection made him a demanding mentor for his son Max, who he supported from his early years in karting.
Trucks, European circuits, artisanal mechanics, and constant pressure: Jos designed the path Max should follow, and time seems to have proven him right. Today, his son is a four-time world champion.
