Max Verstappen moved to Monaco the day after his 18th birthday. After getting his driver’s license, the driver quickly changed his hometown. It was a big step for the 18-year-old, but a painful decision for his parents; especially his father Jos.
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In a recent documentary that delves deep into the nuances of the driver’s journey to a championship, Jos shared the pain of leaving his beloved son. “I always put everything aside for Max’s career … Max was busy with his career and when he was in Formula 1 he left for Monaco. And then you lose something and that’s difficult for me. “
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Max understood his father’s feelings. “My father wasn’t so happy that I went to Monaco. He didn’t show it, but we lived together until I was 16. Because he stopped concentrating on me with his career. “
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The documentary shows how Jos’ flight in Formula 1 ended early; he made sure his son wouldn’t experience the same thing. Growing up, it was almost as if the older Verstappen was sitting with Max at the wheel; the bump and heartache were magnified in Jos.
Max Verstappen reflects on his love for Monaco
What’s not to love about Monaco? The beautiful streets, the night life, the royal blue waves of the ocean await you. Monaco therefore bore the name of Verstappen. “To be honest, I think it’s nicer for me to live in Monaco than in Amsterdam, because I can be more myself.”
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Aside from his greater fame in Belgium, Verstappen also found peace in the quiet streets of Monaco. “I don’t like being recognized all the time. I would love to drive Formula 1 and then secretly not come again. But this is not possible.”
It is questionable whether Max would easily go undetected after the 2021 season! Still, the driver has the time of his life in Monaco. From jet skiing during the summer breaks to running through the streets to hard training in his apartment, Monaco remains Verstappen’s haven.
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Now that the party hats are being swapped for the Red Bull snapbacks, we are waiting for the Dutch lion to return to the F1 circuit.
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