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Max Verstappen’s Surprising Stance: ‘I Don’t Want My Child to Be an F1 Driver’

David Castro by David Castro
December 27, 2024
in Motorsports
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 03: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates with Kelly Piquet in parc ferme after the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 03, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202411050527 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen, Formula 1’s reigning four-time world champion, has stunned fans with an unexpected revelation about his family aspirations. Despite his unparalleled success in the sport, the Dutch driver recently admitted he’d rather his child not follow in his footsteps as a professional racer. This came on the heels of his announcement with long-time partner Kelly Piquet that the couple is expecting their first child.


“No Racing Helmets, Please”

During a candid appearance on the Talking Bull Podcast, Verstappen was asked if he’d already be drafting an F1 contract for his future child. The 27-year-old quipped that a conversation with Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner might be in order but quickly shifted gears to reveal his true feelings.

“I actually don’t want he or she to go into racing,” Verstappen stated firmly. Instead, the champion expressed hope that his child might pursue an alternate role in motorsport—perhaps designing future race cars. “Maybe he or she can design future cars,” he added, hinting at a potential Verstappen prodigy in the mold of Adrian Newey, Red Bull Racing’s iconic car designer.


“The Next Chapter of Verstappen’s Career”

Fresh off his fourth title win, Verstappen capped the 2024 season with a dominant performance in Las Vegas, securing his place among F1’s all-time greats. However, the celebration following his championship win showcased another side of the Red Bull star.

As the team broke into a spirited rendition of the “Dududu Max Verstappen” chant, Verstappen gamely joined in—despite admitting later that it wasn’t his favorite song.

“Absolutely not. It’s not my favorite,” Verstappen revealed. “The team put it on at the time, and I’d had a few beers and gin and tonics, so I thought, ‘Let’s just go with it.’”


“A New Chapter in Life and Racing”

While Verstappen is savoring both his on-track achievements and his growing family, he remains laser-focused on defending his title in 2025. The Dutchman is heading into the off-season as the heavy favorite for yet another championship and will no doubt use the break to recharge for another grueling year of competition.

For fans, Verstappen’s comments reveal an intriguing paradox: a man who has conquered racing yet prefers a different path for the next generation. Whether his child will steer clear of the track or become immersed in another facet of motorsport remains to be seen, but Verstappen’s story continues to captivate.

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