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Hamilton: Parental involvement in F1 driver career is “thin line to walk”
Lewis Hamilton shared his thoughts on Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, commenting about the Christian Horner controversy. In response to Verstappen Sr’s comments, Hamilton acknowledged not knowing the details but believed they were inappropriate. Hamilton reflected on his own experience of having his father, Anthony, manage his early career, leading to strain in their relationship and his eventual switch to professional managers. Regarding parental involvement in a driver’s career, Hamilton emphasized the delicate balance of maintaining a good relationship while navigating the complexities of business in sports. Kevin Magnussen, also the son of a former F1 driver, echoed the sentiment, stating his decision to keep his father, Jan, out of managing his career since the beginning.
