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Hamilton: Parental involvement in F1 driver career is “thin line to walk”
Lewis Hamilton responded to Jos Verstappen’s comments regarding Christian Horner, saying he hadn’t heard them but believed they were not appropriate, as Jos is a parent and not part of the team. Hamilton, whose father managed his early career, acknowledged the challenges of having a parent closely involved in a driver’s career and the potential for misguided guidance in the world of professional sports. He highlighted the importance of maintaining a healthy parent-child relationship separate from business interests. Kevin Magnussen, son of former F1 driver Jan Magnussen, also opted against his father’s involvement in managing his career, emphasizing the need for independence in decision-making. Both Hamilton and Magnussen emphasized the delicate balance between parental support and professional autonomy in the competitive world of Formula 1.
