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Jos Verstappen says he ‘enjoyed’ watching Max lap Hamilton

by Fergal Walsh
3 months ago
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Jos Verstappen says he ‘enjoyed’ watching Max lap Hamilton
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Jos Verstappen, the ex-Formula 1 driver and father of reigning World Champion Max, admits that he enjoyed seeing his son lap Lewis Hamilton last Sunday.

Hamilton ended the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix one lap down on Verstappen in 13th place, as he struggled to make progress throughout the race.

It marked a significant moment in the event, following Verstappen and Hamilton’s intense title battle during the 2021 campaign.

Verstappen took his second race victory of the 2022 season last Sunday, chipping into the championship margin he has to Charles Leclerc, who had his own difficulties at Imola.

Writing in a column for Verstappen’s official website, Verstappen senior said: “Honestly, I did enjoy seeing Max lap Hamilton, after everything that happened last year. 

“Hamilton really had a tough time, whereas his teammate George Russell seemed to be more balanced. It’s not often you have the opportunity to lap a Mercedes.

“Max had an excellent weekend in Imola. I found him incredibly strong. He didn’t make a single mistake, was solid and completely in control. 

“Red Bull clearly made a step in the right direction. Of course, we knew the car would get an upgrade in Italy, but with the weather conditions it was hard to make a comparison. 

“But we can definitely conclude that we’ve become stronger.”

Verstappen also recently picked up the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award, an achievement that Jos has commended.

“Max was also chosen as Laureus World Sportsman of the Year. I never really thought about it, but I must admit I find it rather special,” he wrote. 

“It is a big honour: he is the first Dutch person to achieve this award. We can safely assume that Max belongs to biggest athletes The Netherlands has ever had. 

“Only on Monday I found out that he thanked me especially in his speech. I am very touched by this beautiful gesture.”

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Comments 4

  1. Maxandmassi says:
    3 months ago

    This entire family is trash. Imagine lewis father coming out in the press to say he really enjoyed max not finishing 2 races. Grow up your son was gifted a championship. Enjoy the fact that the rules of f1 had to be changed after the championship because it was such a farse

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    • Mpplc says:
      3 months ago

      Verstappen wasn’t really gifted the championship; it was more like Hamilton stopped from stealing it.

      Reply
    • Alexandria Wakefield says:
      3 months ago

      Wouldn’t surprise me. After all he did sleep with the wife of Hamilton’s boss in 07-08 and destroyed a 22-year marriage, and created chaos at McLaren and in Hamilton’s career.

      Reply
  2. Bill says:
    3 months ago

    Was waiting for a moment like this
    It’s hilarious when Lewis has a good outing all the hater’s start crying how unfair everything is but if max has a good outing he’s the greatest ever
    Time to grow up max lovers
    Yes it’s their time to shine so enjoy it but they will fall back down again so maybe try showing some sense of class and sportsmanship

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