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Two years on from the controversial events of Abu Dhabi 2021, Jos Verstappen has reflected on his son’s – Max Verstappen – first title triumph against Lewis Hamilton.
Max Verstappen had a memorable win against Lewis Hamilton during the final lap of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The race seemed to be ending under the Safety Car, with Hamilton having lapped cars between him and Verstappen. However, race director Michael Masi controversially allowed some cars to unlap themselves, going against FIA regulations. Jos Verstappen, Max’s father, acknowledged that Mercedes may not have been happy with the decision, but emphasized that they weren’t the ones making it. Jos also mentioned that the competitiveness of the Red Bull package has been a key factor in Max’s success, rather than significant improvements in Max himself as a driver.
