Max Verstappen gives verdict on potentially making his child a racing driver given his family’s ‘DNA’
Max Verstappen is a second-generation Formula 1 driver, with his dad, Jos Verstappen, having graced the sport around the 1990s.
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Kelly Piquet and Max Verstappen (via Red Bull)
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen recently announced on social media that he and his girlfriend Kelly Piquet are expecting a child. Verstappen and Piquet have been in a full-fledged relationship since 2021.
Max Verstappen is one of the finest drivers in the history of Formula 1. Having won four consecutive titles, the Dutchman has left no doubt regarding his abilities on the track. Verstappen is the son of former Dutch racer Jos Verstappen, who also raced at the pinnacle of motorsport on an off-and-on basis from 1994 to 2003.
Verstappen has since talked of not putting any pressure on his offspring to become a racer driver. The 27-year-old nevertheless claims that he would do everything to nurture his child if he/she possessed the talent for it, given the Verstappen family’s racing DNA.
I hope not. If he or she wants to do it, and I see that there is talent, I would support it, of course, naturally. But I really hope not! Again, no pressure. Just live your life.
Max Verstappen said after the Abu Dhabi GP qualifying
'@Max33Verstappen on the prospects for another F1 driver in the family: "I hope not. If he or she wants to do it, and I see that there is talent, I would support it, of course, naturally. But I really hope not!" And on that racing DNA: "Again, no pressure. Just live your life."
— Adam Cooper (@adamcooperF1) December 7, 2024
Verstappen now heads into the final race of the 2024 season eager to go into a relaxing break after a tiresome year. Nonetheless, Formula 1 must wait a few decades to see whether or not a next-generation Verstappen takes the stage.
Max Verstappen’s take after qualifying P5 for the Abu Dhabi GP
Red Bull’s qualifying woes returned once again around the Yas Marina circuit as Max Verstappen notched P5 on Saturday. The Milton-Keynes-based team struggled during practice as well, failing to top any of the sessions.
Yeah, it was just a difficult weekend, to be honest, so far. Sometimes our car, when we get it quite right, becomes good to drive. Today and this weekend, it’s been very difficult to hook up all the corners, and that showed again, I think, in qualifying.
Max Verstappen said after the Abu Dhabi GP qualifying
Max Verstappen: Yeah, it was just a difficult weekend, to be honest, so far. Sometimes our car, when we get it quite right, it becomes good to drive. Today and this weekend, it's been very difficult to hook up all the corners, and that showed again, I think, in qualifying.
— Junaid #JB17 (@JunaidSamodien_) December 7, 2024
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The 27-year-old was unable to get to grips with his car around the fast-paced corners of the Yas Marina circuit. He was expecting his team to make increments from the data acquired in practice, but to his dismay, they failed.
Verstappen’s objective will now be to maximize his pace out of the first corners of the race in Abu Dhabi. A proper strategy coupled with decent race pace could offer the Dutchman an opportunity to finish on the podium.
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