Father Jos Reveals the Real Reason Behind Max Verstappen’s Robotic Domination of F1

We have frequently heard stories about how Max Verstappen‘s father adopted a harsh path in order to create a sensation known as “Max Verstappen”. Being a driver himself, Jos Verstappen was well aware that an individual built of steel can only survive in this cutthroat competition. That’s why what transpired in front of all of us has been labeled once in a generation of talent. When Verstappen set numerous records last year, some experts predicted the Dutchman would slow down in the upcoming season.

However, when Red Bull won their 100th race, the Formula 1 community could do nothing but gaze at Verstappen’s flawless driving. And now, after joining another elite list by winning 7 straight races, the double champion has turned the domination into an attractive proposition. While many of us are still trying to figure out the true reason behind it, guess who divulged that secret to all the F1 fans?

Jos Verstappen unveiled the reason behind his son’s dominance

It is none other than Jos Verstappen, Verstappen’s father. However, before the senior Dutchman divulges that information, let’s take a look at how Verstappen has ruled the F1 tracks. In addition, he assisted Red Bull in shattering the 35-year-old record of McLaren by winning 12 straight races with the Austrian team. He presently has 281 points, which puts him 110 points ahead of the second driver in the driver’s championship. Lastly, like the Hungarian Grand Prix, he has frequently been able to close up a significant gap with his competitors on the track. Thus, presenting a spectacular show for his fans.

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Given that Red Bull has made some extra modifications to their vehicle, many have touted the Dutch driver to take home the victory in every race that remains. With this robotic domination and a promising future, some of the drivers and the entire F1 community seem surprised and have given the supremacy serious thought. Now, his father has finally revealed the exact cause of it.

On the F1 nation podcast, according to F1 Maximaal, Sr. Verstappen said, “He’s very focused, he loves racing. During the week, he doesn’t want anything to do with Formula 1, but when it’s the weekend, he’s there. That’s how he wants it. When he’s there, he’s focused, but when the race is over, it’s done. That’s his strength.“

Red Bull experienced success before Max Verstappen. But with the Dutchman, they looked to have found the ideal fit for their philosophy. So what is the Austrian outfit’s mindset and how is Verstappen a perfect fit for them?

How Jos Verstappen’s harsh treatment has made Max Verstappen the final ingredient required for Red Bull’s success?

Red Bull has always valued individuals who have produced results. Before Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo received a lot of affection from the Milton Keynes team as he went on to win 7 races for the organization. And in a recent interview on AS.com by former Spanish driver Jaime Alguersuari, he added that Max Verstappen was cited as the key component that Red Bull needed.

With their stated guiding principle of “either you win or you die,” and expectation from the motorists to be “machines” Red Bull needed a driver like Max Verstappen to end their championship drought during the Mercedes era of dominance. Alguersuari also cited how Max Verstappen’s father’s harsh measures to raise his kid prove to be a testament that Verstappen is an ideal match for Red Bull.

He said, “His (Max) father, through violence, taught him to win races. You have been trained this way. There was no happiness. They pushed him so far that they ended up making a perfect pilot.”

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Given how consistently Verstappen has dominated the grid, do you think he will surpass Sebastian Vettel’s all-time Grand Prix record by the end of the season?