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Jos Verstappen reacts to Verstappen's title win: 'Have known nicer seasons'
- Jeroen Immink
Max Verstappen secured his fourth F1 title at the Formula 1 race in Las Vegas this weekend. The Red Bull Racing driver finished fifth, keeping Lando Norris behind him. His dad, Jos Verstappen, commented on the world title win.
In fact, Verstappen was in second place throughout the race in Las Vegas, but the RB20 could not keep up with the speed of Mercedes and Ferrari. The Dutchman did not take any risks, letting Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc pass. Verstappen's dad concluded that he wasn't as dominant this year.
"It was sometimes quite difficult not to pick up the phone and call someone," Verstappen senior stated to Formula 1.nl after his son did not win any races for a long time. "We have had more enjoyable seasons where Max has been champion," he added.
Verstappen can call himself a four-time world champion after the street race in Las Vegas. The 27-year-old is now level with Sebastian Vettel and Alain Prost in terms of Championship wins.
This article has been created in collaboration with Matt Gretton