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Jos Verstappen says Max Verstappen âhas toâ try rallying amid F1 career uncertainty
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Jos Verstappen urges his son Max Verstappen to try rally racing, suggesting he is too dismissive of the sport. Max has previously criticized rally driving's safety, but his father believes experiencing it firsthand could change his perspective.
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Jos Verstappen believes Max Verstappen is too dismissive of rally racing and should actually try participating before criticising it.
In the past, Verstappen has been critical of the safety of rally driving, despite the fact that his father Jos has been participating in rally driving for several years.
However, in a recent interview, Verstappen Sr. wants his son to give the sport a chance, and he wonât be so critical anymore.
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Jos Verstappen responds to Max Verstappenâs concerns about rally racing with GT3 dig
Speaking in an interview with Formule 1 Magazine, Jos Verstappen was asked about Max Verstappenâs trepidation when it comes to rally racing.
He joked that Verstappen driving a GT3 car in Nurburgring is far less dangerous than a rally race, and that there is no reason for him to be concerned about the trees that he sees while driving.
âNo, (compared to) driving a GT3 on the Nurburgring is, letâs say, itâs harmless. He just has to come and do it sometime. So here it is, Max, please. Then, heâll talk about it differently.
âHe always talks about the trees and so on, but at a certain point, you donât see those trees anymore. You know theyâre there. You take them into account. But you donât focus on them. However, you know theyâre there, and thatâs important.â
Speaking in the past on Up To Speed, Verstappen explained why rally driving is a challenge he hasnât embraced before.
âI just think about if I make a mistake and I hit a tree⊠The tree is not moving, and that for me is like my limit. Most of the time when you crash, there is a properly-designed barrier that should absorb the impact a bit more.â
Jos Verstappenâs latest comments suggest Max Verstappen is undecided over F1 future
Amid concerns about Maxâs future in Formula 1, Jos Verstappen hinted that his son could end his career at the end of this season.
âWell, I said that as long as Max drives in Formula 1, I will keep rally driving. But that could be the end of the year.â
Verstappen has made his frustration over the new regulations no secret, with him publicly contemplating retirement after the Japanese Grand Prix.
The prospect of Max Verstappen, considered by many to be the greatest driver of his generation, leaving the sport in his prime will be a massive blow to Formula 1.
Hopefully, Stefano Domenicali and the rest of the FIA can make changes to the new regulations where possible to convince Verstappen to stay in the sport.
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Why does Jos Verstappen want Max Verstappen to try rally racing?
Jos Verstappen believes that Max is too dismissive of rally racing and should experience it himself to form a more informed opinion.
What has Max Verstappen said about rally driving in the past?
Max Verstappen has previously criticized rally driving, particularly its safety concerns, which his father Jos has been involved with for years.
How has Jos Verstappen's experience in rally driving influenced his advice to Max?
Jos Verstappen, who has participated in rally driving for several years, feels that firsthand experience could help Max appreciate the sport more and reduce his criticisms.