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Alex Brundle on the role Jos Verstappen played in turning Max Verstappen into the person he is today.
Former GP3 and sportscar racer Alex Brundle believes Max Verstappen’s tough upbringing under his father Jos helped forge his unbreakable mentality, turning him into ‘steel’. Jos’s strict and blunt approach played a major role in preparing Verstappen for his successful Formula 1 career, which began when he was just 17 years old. Verstappen’s father’s ruthless parenting style, like the memory of leaving him at a petrol station as a child, was part of his ‘tough love’ approach. Brundle, whose father also raced against Jos, sees this old-school racer mindset as crucial in shaping Verstappen’s character. Despite the extreme upbringing, Brundle himself experienced a similar tough stance from his father regarding facing fears in racing, highlighting the high stakes and mentality required in the sport.
