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Verstappen’s dad to attend final F1 race
Jos Verstappen has confirmed that he will not be present at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, even if his son Max Verstappen has a chance of winning the F1 title. Verstappen Sr stated that the upcoming race in Brazil will be his last F1 event this season, despite Max having a shot at a fifth consecutive world championship. Max is currently 36 points behind Lando Norris with four race weekends left, including sprint weekends that offer more points. Jos Verstappen, focusing on his rally career, will miss the remaining races of the season to participate in the East African Safari Classic Rally. He mentioned the possibility of flying to Abu Dhabi only if he retires early from the rally. While the gap for Max to win the 2025 title seems challenging, his recent performances and experience could lead to a remarkable championship triumph.
