Max Verstappen is currently the most popular driver in the world of car racing. He was prepared for this profession by his father, who was also a Formula 1 driver. The three-time world champion openly acknowledged that, without the constant support of his father, he would not have achieved the level of success he has today.
However, in a surprising revelation, Max Verstappen expressed that he would not want to force his children to pursue a career in motorsport unless they show genuine talent and interest. He believes in allowing his children to choose their own path and not burdening them with his own aspirations.
«No, I would advise them against becoming drivers. Of course, if they have a genuine passion for racing and I see potential in them, I would support their decision, just as my father did for me. But I would never actively encourage them to do so. You should not impose your own interests on your children; they should come to you,» Verstappen stated.
The 26-year-old also emphasized the importance of not pressuring children to follow a specific path, as they may lose interest as they grow. Verstappen’s wise decision regarding his future children reflects his maturity at such a young age.
Verstappen has had a long-standing partnership with Red Bull, since his karting days. He was considered the team’s prodigy in his early years and progressed through the junior team, Toro Rosso (VCARB), to his current position as a driver for Red Bull itself.
Además, Verstappen recientemente se comprometió con el equipo de Red Bull hasta al menos 2028. Sin embargo, han estado circulando rumores sobre su posible salida del equipo debido a problemas internos. El comentarista de Sky Sports F1 sugirió que el único escenario en el que Verstappen dejaría Red Bull sería si Mercedes obtuviera una ventaja significativa en el motor en 2026, similar a lo que tuvieron en 2014, cuando se introdujeron nuevas regulaciones. Si Verstappen hiciera un cambio en estas circunstancias, sería similar al cambio de Hamilton de McLaren a Mercedes en 2013. Sin embargo, la probabilidad de que esto ocurra actualmente es muy baja.
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