Apr.16 (GMM) Jos Verstappen has rubbished recent claims that Max Verstappen’s mooted change to Mercedes is already successfully agreed.
Amid intensifying hypothesis linking the four-time world champion with the German marque – fuelled partially by his rising ties by GT3 racing – Dutch pundit Jack Plooij even prompt he had heard from the horse’s mouth that the deal was pretty much as good as finished.
Jos Verstappen’s response was blunt.
“He ought to see an ENT specialist or simply get his ears cleaned,” he reportedly replied on social media.
The denial comes as rumours proceed to swirl about Max Verstappen’s long-term future past Crimson Bull, notably given the staff’s struggles below the 2026 rules he brazenly despises.
Away from Components 1, nevertheless, the Verstappen household stays deeply immersed in motorsport – albeit in numerous disciplines.
Talking to Dutch publication Formule 1, Jos admitted he now prefers rallying to his former F1 life.
“I like this higher now,” he stated. “I don’t must drive a Components 1 automotive anymore. Not even a couple of laps, I don’t must. I did it, it was stunning.”
As a substitute, he says watching his son brings simply as a lot satisfaction.
“What’s occurring within the household now’s rather more stunning to me. Once I have a look at Max, I’ve as a lot enjoyable as once I drive myself, so to talk. I discover this rather more thrilling.”
Jos has even tried to lure Max into attempting rallying – thus far with out success.
“No, on the Nurburgring GT3 driving, that’s innocent,” he laughed.
“He simply has to return and do it (rallying) someday. On this one, ‘Max please’. Then he’ll speak about it in another way.
“He all the time talks concerning the bushes, however in some unspecified time in the future, you don’t see these bushes anymore. You recognize they’re there and you are taking it under consideration, however you don’t take note of it. It’s vital that you recognize they’re there.”
