Max Verstappen Singapore Disappointments Pile On as Two Important Guests Flew In to Celebrate WDC at Marina Bay

Max Verstappen, like any other driver, has his own personal entourage, which provides the support he thrives on. Surrounded by unconditional love and support, Max has a loving family that is deeply invested in his journey.

Prior to the main race in Singapore, Max’s family, along with his girlfriend, were seen joyously celebrating his 25th birthday at a table in the Red Bull hospitality area. Max, along with his manager, Raymond Vermeulen, was accompanied by his father, Jos Verstappen, his girlfriend, Kelly, Grandma- Marianne, and his aunt Gerda.

Max‘s aunt told Telegraaf, “This had been planned for a while and then it’s Max’s birthday and he can become world champion. We don’t see him that often, of course, because he has a very busy schedule. It is very special to experience this all together.”

Max’s Grand mum continued to share fun tidbits about a little Max who’d always crack jokes, as grandmas always do! She went on to talk about the race in Abu Dhabi.

Getting emotional, she said, “You see, when we talk about it (2021 Abu Dhabi GP), I have tears in my eyes again. I had already given up, but then the safety car came. Then we knew: now he has a chance.” (Translated using Google)

We flew here with Max, in his plane. Ten years ago, I would never have dared to dream that?”

Although we often see Jos Verstappen and Kelly Piquet cheering on the Dutchman from the paddock, Max’s aunt and grand mum were surely two special guests at the Singapore Grand Prix.

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All said and done, the Dutch Lion, however, failed to win the World Driver’s Championship as he eventually finished in P7, something he did not take very well.

Max Verstappen Left The Singapore Track in Angst

The Dutch Lion couldn’t complete his last flying lap in qualifying as the team made a strategic mistake by not putting enough fuel in his RB18. Had he not been under-fueled, the Dutchman would’ve made pole position.

Later on, the Red Bull left the track and didn’t show up for the debriefing meeting. After him about his absence, Telegraaf got some answers.

The 25-year-old said, “It’s not that I wanted to make a statement by leaving, that’s not the point. But that’s just what I felt at that moment. There’s no point in talking then.”

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Since Verstappen is already in touching distance of his second championship, the worse bit for him losing out on the Singapore win would possibly be breaking his 5 race win streak. Now, the earliest a driver can challenge Sebastian Vettel’s record of 9 consecutive wins will be next year.