40 Days After $200,000,000 Tax Avoidance Allegations, Max Verstappen Reaffirms His Allegiance to the Dutch Flag

Max Verstappen is, without a doubt, the best Dutch Formula 1 racer in the world. Verstappen became the most successful F1 driver hailing from the Netherlands after his first race win. Ever since then, he has only extended his legendary status. Despite being celebrated, over a month ago, Verstappen was accused of robbing his country of over $200 million. However, it seems that Max is not too concerned about the accusations as he pledged his loyalty to his homeland in his latest statement.

Like most F1 drivers, the Red Bull man resides in tax haven Monaco. This led a Dutch scholar to accuse Verstappen of robbing his country of a massive tax amount, similar to an incident from earlier this year.  However, the Dutchman’s entourage cleared his name with a logical explanation. Verstappen has not addressed these accusations. Still, he took the opportunity to pledge his allegiance to the Dutch flag after the Canadian GP qualifying as seen on Twitter.

Verstappen went fastest in a rain-curtailed qualifying session for his 25th pole position at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. During the post-qualifying interview, while addressing the wet conditions, Verstappen reaffirmed his allegiance.

“I come from Holland, so I am used to driving in the wet! 😅” said Verstappen.

We never had any doubts Verstappen bears the Dutch flag proudly. However, after the tax evasion accusations, if there were any doubts, this comment should clear them as well.

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Moreover, if there were any doubts about his tax evasion practices as well, his manager Raymond Vermeulen had a fitting reply.

The entourage of Max Verstappen hit back at the tax evasion allegations with a perfect response

Naturally, Verstappen’s entourage must’ve been furious with the tax evasion accusation of such a massive amount. However, instead of lashing out at the claims of one man, his manager calmly defended his client while speaking to the media.

“That fact is completely false and what they wrote is incorrect. We pay tax on the sporting performances we put on in the Netherlands, as well as the income Max earns over the weekend in Zandvoort (the Dutch Grand Prix),” said Vermeulen. “We also pay taxes in other countries where he generates income as an athlete.”

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If this statement doesn’t clear Verstappen’s name, we are not sure what will. However, being in the public eye always puts a target on one’s back. This is among many Verstappen has and will face during his career.