"It is certainly something interesting that needs to be done within a cost business case that is sustainable for Formula 1, and also from a financial side. "If you don't drive normal, we go home. They might know some other language, but that i dont know, those were just languages they are required to know. They need advocates to even get what they need to survive in life. German, English, Italian, French and a bit Spanish for Vettel, I think. Good. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. ESPN. Despite this, Charles disagrees with Lewis Hamiltons claim that Formula One is a billionaire boys club and admits that programs such as the Ferrari Academy were instrumental in identifying his talent and helping him financially in the pursuit of his racing ambitions. Mercedes have dominated F1 since the V6 turbo-hybrid power-units were brought in ahead of the 2014 season. "It was terrible," he says. Like father like son. Senna could speak Italian almost perfectly, He was also of Italian heritage, so that makes sense. Verstappen said he spoke to Stroll shortly after their collision, which occured during the second practice session at the Autodromo do Algarve. And since then, he hasnt looked back as he went on to win several championships, including Formula 2 in his rookie year, 2017, until his eventual entry into Formula 1 in 2018. I didn't know any better. Max Emilian Verstappen (born 30 September 1997 in Hasselt, Limburg, Flemish Region, Belgium) is a Belgian-born Dutch racing driver who currently drives for the Formula 1 team, Red Bull. As a literature student He must have returned to the paddock, thought Max. They didnt make the choice to be the way they are but must live with the ignorance of the un-educated and uncaring individuals such as yourself. Alianora La Canta (@alianora-la-canta) 31st October 2020, 19:32. Basbaas in another post here gives a perspective from a Dutch standpoint on the use of language which is food for thought. Look into what hes been up to. The reason you sometimes hear from others is because the mentally disabled often times cant communicate or understand what is being said, even though it affects them. Educate yourself a little better on the subject and show some respect for those that deserve it. Oxnard (@montalvo) 30th October 2020, 16:56. "And the whole week after I didn't speak to him. Max had been by far the fastest driver in the KZ2 class all weekend, almost to the point where it simply wouldn't have been right for anyone else to take the title from him. Under stress people reveal their true selves, and Verstappens is not nice to see. He came from so far back and went so deep that it almost looked like Hamilton would cut him off and the two would collide, but ultimately Verstappen took the inside line, secured the position and went on to win the title. Verstappen was at fault in the incident yet was still appallingly abusive. Max needs to be more sensitive when he has 70 million people watching a race. Get out and I do not want to hear you anymore'. "He had a great season and did very well, especially with the car he had. He literally grabbed the go-kart and just threw it into the van. Hes said offensive things before and hell do it again, hes talked about headbutting people and physically put his hands on Ocon in Brazil. >. But you can't do that in an F1 car because there's a pedal, so you cannot stretch your leg.". Your anti-Verstappen comments are getting a bit old. It makes me think its more than just a snap reaction (and even if it was, you dont or you shouldnt reach for slurs like he does), its part of his normal discourse with his engineer. Theres no remorse for what he said, he just thinks its the problem of anyone who offended by it. Find out more about RaceFans and contact us here. I didnt like what they said to my sister nor me, and got into a few fights with bullies. Obviously I dont know Max, and what he is like as a person. Be part of the biggest global F1 community. "Some people might not cope with that just because of their character. But, you see, it wasn't all Max's fault For starters, a burnt-out clutch in one of the early heats had left him tenth in the pre-final. Verstappen had his first chance of wrapping up the title in Singapore last week, although it was always a . I am not worried so much about swearing, although I wouldnt choose to swear in public myself. There was only one option left: call Mum. After that, well see. I couldnt care less about this small row. If I said that to a colleague Id be facing a disciplinary action no doubt. Later, he was also handed the largest contract that the team has offered to date to any of its drivers. Verstappen had suffered more than his fair share of bad luck throughout 2021, and going into the final race the momentum was with Hamilton, who had won all three of the previous rounds and reduced Verstappen's championship lead from 19 points to zero. "So the world championship was gone just like that, which to this day would have been the easiest race of my life.". The best independent Formula 1 community anywhere. First podium. Ferrari Fan Max Verstappen Wins Over the Tifosi With Unpredictable $725K Move. I really enjoy doing things like that. Wikipedia, Verstappen was born in Belgium but races under the Netherlands flag as he feels more Dutch. Ive said this elsewhere, but it really seems like hes missed a part of his education and needs to grow up sadly hes not alone among many other adults who should know better. Mercedes returns to all-black look for 2023, Ranking the best and worst of F1 launch season, Inside Ferrari's near-perfect F1 car launch, Ferrari launches 2023 car, aims for F1 title, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He answered all the questions fully. The reason why Verstappen can clinch with just 26 points not 34 in the Japanese Grand Prix itself is because a win and fastest lap for him takes away that possibility for Leclerc, leaving him. Due to this, the number of languages he can speak is three: French, Italian, and English, with an understanding of Spanish. What I take away from this year is that we are competitive again and fighting for wins. Later. Right. In the heat of the moment, we all say things that perhaps we shouldnt do. Being in this team has been my dream since I was a kid. Mar. The song was composed in 2016 by three fans Marco Mars, Rob Toonen and Jeroen Hilgenberg who call themselves the Pitstop Boys. His dad put him in a go-kart aged four Max's dad and former F1 driver Jos Verstappen says that he had his son around engines from when he was barely a toddler.. also yes. I appreciate you sharing your experience. Plenty have live mics now. Podiums by constructor. IN 2021, MAX VERSTAPPEN'S character faced the biggest test of his career. Mark (@blueruck) 31st October 2020, 12:36. This board could well do without your constant derogatory assessments that always include some fictionalised stats or commentary about Hamilton. "Honda has announced it is withdrawing from F1 at the end of this season, citing a rebalance of its resources in order to meet its own in-house goals back in Japan. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 0.549s. Older Dutchmen can speak German, but don't on principle. "I dont know how much cheaper a new engine would be. "Because whatever happens now, it doesn't disturb me because it's nothing -- not even close to what I experienced when I was a kid.". And it was improving his English. I dont agree with your stance of accepting it one bit. What is the biggest catfish that has ever been caught? The controversy surrounding the way in which the safety car period ended has been told at length, but when the Aston Martin safety car peeled into the pits with one lap remaining it offered Verstappen an unexpected shot at victory. David Hale (@dv8computing) 30th October 2020, 20:39. Use the wrong words in the wrong place and see where you end up. He doesnt like the energy. @maddme Were in the era where people are expected to take responsibility for the things they say and to respect other people. Unable to rejoin the race, he walked back to the pit lane. Consecutive wins. "For me, there's no real wish that it would have ended differently," he says. But then there was the mistake. So I dont think they need to make it bigger than it is. "Of course I was not happy with it, but I'm 24 years old, we'd had our first shot at the title, we had quite a bit of bad luck throughout the season, where we lost a lot of points, but I was thinking if it comes to the last race of the season and we lose out, you know it's not nice, but what can you do about it? Max wanted to explain what had happened, open a dialogue with his father about the mistake, but Jos wasn't interested. theRealMax (@millionus) 30th October 2020, 19:34. And I realised I really f---ed up. Wins. He competed in the first practice session at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix, which he set the 12th fastest time of the session. And that's why, when Max held the lead from pole position at the start of the final, he had been coaxing the kart into a slide through the corners -- sacrificing some lap time to build up rubber on the outside of the tyre and extract maximum grip on the following lap. A costly mistake. Hamilton had it in his head at one time that his team that has paid him hundreds of millions try to sabotage him, constantly inside and outside of the car trying to downplay the dominance of his car and over emphasising every little challenge he faces to elevate his performance. However, there is a wider context to a father-son relationship like the one Max and Jos shared and still share. Back in mugello I remember thinking it was odd he was on the radio swearily disparaging his team for the engine problem he was having, all before hed even reached the first corner! The safety car period was caused by Nicholas Latifi spinning his Williams five laps from the end of the race. Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust) 30th October 2020, 18:14. Ive known close to 200 people with Downs (family) and at least 50% of those folks could care less what people said or the words they used. @kpcart That is your right, I am sharing my experience. "I was driving like a potato," Max said. 5. "I'm excited.". . Toto Wolff: What does the Mercedes boss do? BTW, I have a nephew that has down syndrome and I have been his voice and advocate since he was born, 34 years ago and will not stop doing so. 3-5, 2023. Overcommitted to a pass that was never going to happen. He won several races and was widely regarded as one of the best up-and-coming talents in motorsports. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Before the Japanese GP, Charles Leclerc was second in the standings, 104 points behind Verstappen and Sergio Perez was third, 106 points behind. So his dad hit him hard in the helmet. Pretty cool. I also know that it was not correct. & But I am 100% sure he speaks those fluently. But his performances certainly impressed everyone at Ferrari since it bagged him a seat at Maranello after he registered ten point finishes compared to his teammate Marcus Ericssons 6. But at the end now when I look back at it, I'm very happy that I grew up like that. One day hell look back on this and regret it, if he develops emotionally. "I'm not helping you.". At Sauber, he arguably had a below-average car, which he was only able to push as high as P6 during the Azerbaijan GP. Ive never actually heard from someone with Downs syndrome that they were upset by it. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen started the 2023 Formula One season where he left off in 2022 by topping the first morning of testing in . The Many Faces of Max. My sister would be good too. "We have a position that we have always supported the 2022 engine freeze, and bringing forward the 2026 regulations into 2025," he said. Because my dad was with his at-the-time girlfriend, for sure she talked to him and said 'you cannot do that'. I believe drivers have a right to have raw, adrenaline driven, furious outbursts when communicating with their engineer. He is the son of Jos Verstappen and Sophie Kumpen; both his parents are former racing drivers. 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Most podiums in a season. Thats all he should of said if he didnt want to make a since apology and people wouldve moved on. Wednesday, 1st March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. George Russell contract: When does Russell's Williams deal expire? The fact that he keeps doubling down on it not being a big deal is a much bigger issue. It varies with age. Race no. 77. Because of all the karting I spent more time with my father than with my mother," he told Nieuwsblad in 2014. Last win. This number ranks seventh in the all-time list of most laps led in a season. Thats absolute fact. When are the media going to take responsibility for their part in todays world. But, perhaps unsurprisingly, Verstappen doesn't care what other people think. The Mercedes team boss speaks six languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish and Polish. After spending most of the year traveling the world to compete in Grand Prix races, many would think that drivers take advantage of their time off to relax and do something different. Wolff details his job role. https://www.racefans.net/2020/10/23/verstappen-and-stroll-cleared-over-practice-crash/#comment-4533259. About Hamiltonlets not talk about sabotage. yes should he try to do better next time, knowing he is in the spotlight and a rolemodel? Max takes up the story: "Luckily, my mum was there as well, so I called my mum and she was behind us on the motorway, so like five minutes later, she arrived. His talent and passion for racing have made him a popular figure in the sport, and many fans and experts believe he has the potential to become one of the all-time greats of his generation. He has to beat Lewis Hamilton, with both entering the final race on equal points. As the kart spun through the dusty infield and came to a stop, Max threw his hands up in the air. I think fair enough, its between him and Lance really so long as its censored on the broadcast for younger ears. Verstappen also said that what he enjoys most about these activities is being in control, and so things like skydiving do not appeal to him at all. They also report that while at Ferrari he converses in Italian, with his compatriots in French, and at Sauber he talked in English, making him trilingual. I was swearing at Lance but then, of course, I saw him straightaway after. All rights reserved. His was born to a Romanian father and a Polish mother, who encouraged him to learn languages.. the 23-year-old is unafraid to speak his mind . And so he trudged off in the direction of the hundred-or-so tent-like awnings in which the karts were prepared before each race. You can immediately use your account and comment on the news items! Its a disgrace, medman (@medman) 31st October 2020, 17:55, gardenfella (@gardenfella72) 30th October 2020, 16:41. "We dont want to do the mistake of 11 years ago where we said Lets call in the engineers to come up with a concept, and we came up with a fantastic, very efficient power unit that is very complex where the cost of development is still very high. To the surprise of many, Verstappen grew up in Belgium (in the town of Bree) and even traveled with a Belgian passport, according to Nieuwsblad. "It is clear batteries are getting ever more efficient and energy conversion is happening," he said. He prefers to go for dishes that he already knows rather than trying new things. In 2022, Verstappen successfully defended his world title from his fellow competitors with his victory at the treacherously wet Japanese Grand Prix. "I think everyone already should appreciate that the title went down to the last race only because of the bad luck we had earlier in the season. that those who were afflicted with Downs syndrome were somehow regressing into Mongolians, which he saw as congenital idiots and an ethnically inferior race). "Hopefully we can make Mercedes a bit more difficult next year". Alonso always rants like hes writing diss tracks against everyone. Probably never will, 2023 Collantine Media Ltd | About RaceFans, Alonso embedded in Renaults race operation for Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, Emilia-Romagna GP helmets: Gaslys Senna replica and Italy tributes, Why Hulkenberg says his latest return is unlike previous Hulkenbacks, Replacing Chinese GP on 2023 calendar not worth it for teams Domenicali, Hamilton and Bono 10 years of F1s most successful driver-engineer duo, F1 in strongest position ever says Domenicali as revenue hits 2bn in 2022, F3 grid complete as Hitech sign GB3 champion Luke Browning. Do the Dutch speak German fluently like Max Verstappen? But I think the way I grew up, it made me more able to deal with that. His father, Jos, a former F1 driver and now Max's full-time kart mechanic, always made sure his son had the best equipment when he moved up a class, and once again Max immediately looked very competitive against older, more experienced competition. The weekend had looked so promising, too. "It was, of course, the most beautiful lap of my life, but it was also the worst lap of my life in terms of pain in a racing car with the cramps. "Of course I was in tears," Max remembers, "because I knew that I had thrown it away and I knew my dad was upset with me and not wanting to do anything or help me anymore. What I take away from this year is that we are competitive again and fighting for wins. How do you wish a 20 year old boy happy birthday? As to he has to activate the radio in order to speak, doesnt he? 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