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Red Bull’s newest F1 signing has provided a fascinating insight into his close relationship with the Verstappens, applauding the energy drink giant’s star…
Red Bull’s newest F1 signing has talked about his strong bond with the Verstappens, praising Max and calling his father Jos a ‘pure thug’. Jos Verstappen, a former F1 driver, competed in eight championships from 1994 to 2003 and was once Michael Schumacher’s teammate at Benetton. Max and Jos have maintained a close relationship with Schumacher and Ferrari legend Gino Rosato, thanks to Jos’s racing connections. Rosato, now a consultant at Red Bull, played a significant role at Ferrari during their successful era and has spoken highly of Max and Jos in public interviews. The signing of Rosato as a consultant is seen as crucial for Max, especially with the challenges Red Bull is facing and the upcoming changes in F1 regulations. Jos’s no-nonsense attitude is credited with shaping Max into the successful and respected driver he is today, with Rosato describing him as an old-school, honest, and straight-talking individual.
