Max Verstappen is currently the most popular driver in the world of motor racing. He has been groomed for this profession by his father, who was also an F1 driver. The three-time World Champion has openly acknowledged that without his father’s constant support, he wouldn’t have achieved the level of success he has today.
However, in a surprising revelation, Max Verstappen has expressed that he would not want to force his children into pursuing a racing career unless they show genuine talent and interest. He believes in allowing his children to choose their own path and not burdening them with his own aspirations.
“No, I would advise them against becoming a driver. Of course, if they have a genuine passion for racing and I see potential in them, I would support their decision, just like my father did for me. But I would never actively push them into it. You shouldn’t impose your own interests on your children; they should come to you,” Verstappen stated.
The 26-year-old also emphasized the importance of not pressuring children into pursuing a particular path, as they may lose interest in it as they grow older. Verstappen’s wise decision-making regarding his future children reflects his maturity at such a young age.
Verstappen has had a long-standing partnership with Red Bull, starting from his karting days. He was considered the team’s prodigy in his early years and has progressed through their junior team, Toro Rosso (VCARB), to his current position as a driver for Red Bull itself.
Furthermore, Verstappen has recently committed to the Red Bull team until at least 2028. However, there have been rumors circulating about his potential departure from the team due to internal issues. Sky Sports F1 pundit has suggested that the only scenario in which Verstappen would leave Red Bull is if Mercedes gains a significant engine advantage in 2026, similar to what they had in 2014 when new regulations were introduced. If Verstappen were to make a move under those circumstances, it would resemble ‘s switch from McLaren to Mercedes in 2013. However, the likelihood of this happening is currently very low.