Max Verstappen’s father, Jos is in little doubt as to what he considers to be the perfect second of his son’s profession.
It’s, in fact, Abu Dhabi 2021, the race which noticed the teen safe his first title.
Whereas Jos considers it the perfect second of his son’s motorsport profession, for a lot of it stays the nadir, not a lot when it comes to the four-time world champion, however the best way it took place and the way, for a lot of, the end result, and thereby the title, was manipulated.
Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton had fought a tough battle all season, with quite a few controversies alongside the best way, however the occasions of that December evening within the Yas Marina, nonetheless grasp over the game like a nasty scent that will not go away.
Speaking to F1 Insider, when requested what he thought of to be the perfect second of his son’s profession, Jos replied: “He was additionally extraordinarily good in 2023. However in fact, it was tougher for him in 2024 as a result of the automotive wasn’t the perfect within the area and he at all times needed to drive on the restrict, with out making errors, he did that extraordinarily effectively.
“He is at all times given 100 per cent,” he added, “however this 12 months it was extra noticeable. This 12 months folks have observed that Max could make the distinction in comparison with others.
“Each title is particular and beneficial,” he continued, “however the perfect is at all times the primary. Abu Dhabi 2021 was very particular, while you win the title on the final lap, you may always remember it.
“Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton will not like that,” he admitted.
Recalling the evening, Verstappen stated: “I bear in mind sitting within the pits with my son shortly after the race and we reviewed his profession in fast-forward. It was a particularly lovely and emotional second for each of us.
“As for this 12 months, his race within the pouring rain in Sao Paulo naturally stands out. He needed to begin from the again in extraordinarily troublesome situations. It was straightforward to make a mistake, however Max merely drove as if the rain hadn’t occurred.
“That was particular.”
