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Verstappen reveals heartfelt memories of ‘Uncle Michael’ Schumacher
Max Verstappen recently discussed his relationship with F1 legend Michael Schumacher in an interview. Verstappen has emerged as one of the greatest F1 drivers, alongside names like Hamilton, Senna, and Schumacher. Verstappen, the son of former F1 driver Jos Verstappen, has a special connection to Schumacher, as their families stayed in touch even after being teammates at Benetton in 1994. In a recent interview, Verstappen recalled Schumacher as ‘Uncle Michael’ and praised his relentless work ethic on track while being a devoted family man off of it. As Verstappen nears Schumacher’s records in F1, including race victories, podiums, and pole positions, the legacy of the seven-time world champion continues to inspire the new generation of drivers like Verstappen.
