F1 News: Jos Verstappen Won't Race With Max: - "Something Crazy"

Jos Verstappen, citing age and performance concerns, has decided against racing with his son

Jos Verstappen has decided against racing alongside his son, Max Verstappen. This decision, rooted in Jos's feelings of being "too old," contrasts with the aspirations Max has often voiced about teaming up with his father on the race track.

Key Takeaways:

• Jos Verstappen's Decision: Despite his successful career with 107 Grands Prix and two podium finishes, plus victories in rally driving, Jos Verstappen feels he is "too old" to race with his son, Max.
• Performance Concerns: Jos is hesitant to compete alongside Max due to the high level of performance Max maintains. He fears being significantly slower, by one to 1.5 seconds, which would not be satisfying for either of them.
• Impact on Potential Team-Ups: This decision impacts the possibility of the father-son duo teaming up for events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a race particularly favoured by Max.

Jos Verstappen, a former F1 driver with an impressive track record, has recently spoken out about the prospect of racing with his son, current F1 star Max Verstappen. Despite Max's eagerness to participate in a race with his father, Jos has reservations. With a wealth of experience in both Formula 1 and rally driving, Jos's decision stems from a deep understanding of the demands and intensity of racing at a high level.

In a conversation with PlanetF1, Jos Verstappen expressed his concerns. 

"[The level Max] puts in, it’s something crazy. That’s why I’m feeling too old to do that. I know him. I know how I was when I was that young.

"If he races and competes in different categories, he wants to win as well. To drive it as an old man who’s maybe one to 1.5 seconds too slow. He doesn’t like that. And I wouldn’t like that."

He continued:

“[He wouldn’t be] angry, but he’d say ‘Come on, Dad!’ I know that it’s like that, and I know he doesn’t like it and I don’t like it. So better not to do it.”

The 24 Hours of Le Mans, a race Max has expressed a desire to win, could have been a platform for the father-son team. However, given Jos's statements, it seems unlikely that they will compete together in this or any other race in the near future. But despite Jos not being won over by the idea, we'd love to see Max take on the gruelling race.