Max Verstappen is having the best time of his career as he and Red Bull go through their glory days together. The Dutch champion is dominating the entire grid, breezing past his competition in every race, and earning accomplishments to his name. Although Verstappen is linked to Red Bull until 2028, the three-time champion has revealed that he doesn’t intend to stick around for a very long time.
As a former racer himself, Jos Verstappen has played a huge role in shaping Max Verstappen’s career ever since his childhood. Jos Verstappen knows his son’s preferences clearly, and he has opened up about a shocking new remark.
Jos Verstappen makes bold prediction on Max’s F1 retirement
Formula 1 drivers usually retire after they have accomplished their goals in the sport, or they just don’t feel the same burning passion for it anymore. While many drivers go away from the pinnacle of motorsports after their 30s, there are some like Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton who still manage to use their extraordinary racecraft to compete with the youngsters equally.
Max Verstappen isn’t the one to stick around for a long time, though. The Dutch driver has made his own legend in Formula 1, but instead of chasing for more and rewriting the meaning of victory, Verstappen intends to drop out early and try out other interests.
While the entire sporting world is currently wondering if Max is going to retire early or maybe after his contract ends in 2028, Jos Verstappen has declared that it’s not the case, and Max may even go on to race in his 50s. “To be that good, how he wins the races and how many he’s won, I think we didn’t expect and definitely not at the age of 26,” he told Sky Sports.
“He’ll never get tired of the racing. I think he will continue until 40, until 45, but it all depends on the small things.” Jos Verstappen’s statement has baffled all the fans, and they are in conflict about the future of Max Verstappen.
Max Verstappen candidly opens up on his childhood
Max Verstappen’s childhood is a well-known story in the entire paddock, as his father resorted to strict methods to make his son the very best there can be. A young Verstappen was even left stranded at the gas station just because of a bad race. Even though Max Verstappen had a lot of talent, he had to put in a lot of effort to become the F1 beast he is today.
Max Verstappen gave us an insight into his childhood while comparing to other kids, “From a young age, I saw other kids running around, playing, not really thinking about the future, but my dad, he had a plan. And I had to stick to the plan.” Verstappen’s words provide a strong hint, about the regulated and disciplined life he has lived in order to come this far.
After Jos Verstappen’s daring claim, do you think he would try to convince Max Verstappen to make him stay a little longer in F1? What are your opinions on ‘Super Max’ and his retirement plans.
