Oct.14 – Max Verstappen’s father thinks the Red Bull driver could dominate Formula 1 for several years – and then retire.

After an early show of form from Ferrari, 25-year-old Dutchman Verstappen ended up totally dominating the 2022 season to wrap up his second consecutive drivers’ title with four races still to run.

« I think Max is not only incredibly good, but he also knows what he’s doing, » Jos Verstappen, a former F1 driver, told the Dutch magazine Formule 1.

Jos Verstappen

He agrees that Max might now be set for a Schumacher, Vettel or Hamilton-like streak of dominance and multiple titles.

« It depends on how good the car is, » Jos, his father, explains. « If Max has a competitive car, he will compete for the world title every time. Because the strength of the driver will then be decisive. Then we are set. »

As for what happens after 2028, when Verstappen’s long and lucrative current Red Bull contract ends, Jos says that is unclear.

« We will take stock again in 2028, » he said. « It’s not like he’s chasing records. »

Verstappen senior warns that he has witnessed first-hand how his son is fully able to enjoy life away from Formula 1.

« Every now and then you really need that rest, » said Jos.

« Max can be completely ‘off’. After the season or during the summer break, he doesn’t even want to talk about Formula 1 anymore.

« In my time we had a maximum of 18 races. Now there are 22 and next year there are 24. You can also have too much. »

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