“Always Wants to Do Better Than His Father”: Jos Verstappen Reveals His Hidden Role in Max Verstappen’s Miami GP Victory

Max Verstappen crossed the finish line in Miami to record his third win of the 2022 season. Following the difficulties of Free Practice on Friday and a mistake during qualifying left the Dutchman on the back foot. However, given his immense talent and skills, the world champion bounced back and took the fight to Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. Max’s father, Jos Verstappen, notes that Max “always wants to do better than his father.” 

Published as a column, Jos Verstappen, explained the difficulties for a driver on a new circuit and the need to adjust the car properly. 

“The final phase of the race was still tense when the safety car came in. Max had a hard time, you could really see that he was kicking. But he knows exactly what he’s doing at that moment. I honestly expected Charles Leclerc to pass,” noted Jos. “Luckily Max managed to hold onto the lead, he is a tough racer.”

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The former F1 driver even noted that it was a very difficult race because of the heat and the fast corners. Jos’s final thoughts were of the championship battle. Given that Max’s campaign this season was hampered with reliability, the points could either way. He also noted that if the Red Bull is as good as it seems, then Max will have a strong year and it will be a good duel between Max and Charles. 

He further added, “Then the real question is which team will continue to develop the car best and which upgrades will work best immediately.”

Jos Verstappen bags second-place finish in Belgium rally

Racing runs in the blood of the Verstappen’s and Jos clearly demonstrates that he hasn’t lost any of his speed. While Max was busy racing in Miami, Jos Verstappen was busy putting his skills into rallying. Given that it’s his rookie year, the fifty-year-old is really enjoying himself.  

In February 2022, Jos announced that he would be entering the world of rallying. And he has been bringing in the results. He finished second in the Monteberg Rally in Belgium. In the same column, he wrote that this rally was in preparation for the Ypres rally later in the year. 

“I am happy with my second place, but apart from that also with the way in which the team has arranged everything and with the collaboration with my new navigator Harm van Koppen. That is really a lot better than before.”

The Ypres rally will be held from the 18th of August to the 21st. 

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