Jos Verstappen on Max: 'He knows that he can win for a long time'

In recent years, Verstappen jr. has become a major sensation in Formula 1. With two world titles, 41 wins and 85 podiums by the age of 25, the Dutchman has already had a fine career. He has been competing seriously for the championship since 2021, and two years on, a third world title seems inevitable for the Red Bull driver.

Verstappen sr. also sees that his son has grown into a great driver. "At the beginning we would have been content to win a Grand Prix. But everything happened quickly, because in the last few seasons Max has a good car and is winning as much as Lewis Hamilton did in previous years. And so the moment comes when your son reaches 41 victories like the great Ayrton Senna... I don't make comparisons, I'm not saying they are on the same level, but Max is special and it's great as a father to witness his exploits," Jos told.

After the victory in Canada, Max did not linger long on emulating Senna, and quickly focused on the next victory. Jos explains why: "He's not a guy who cares about numbers or records. He only cares about racing, and he knows that he can win for a long time, if he has a car to prove it."