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Jos Verstappen has pointed out that “many people don’t know the real Max”, something he believes is central to misconceptions about his son.
Jos Verstappen has defended his son Max Verstappen, stating he is proud of how he behaves in public as much as he is proud of his sporting success. Despite some seeing Max as arrogant for his direct communication style, his father believes he is simply being honest. Max’s communication style reflects the emphasis his father places on personal values. Jos Verstappen expressed pride in Max’s behavior in public and stands by his son’s directness. He also highlighted the discrepancy between Max’s on-track aggression and his calm, friendly demeanor off the track. Jos believes the public perception of Max as overly aggressive stems from not knowing him beyond his racing persona.
