Former Dutch motorsports racer Jos Verstappen has backed his son Max Verstappen to claim the 2024 drivers’ title despite adversity. Verstappen currently leads the title race by 47 points.
Max Verstappen was subjected to massive scrutiny for his performance at the Mexico GP this weekend. Verstappen made a series of controversial moves on track for which he was reprimanded with a 20-second penalty by the FIA.
Jos Verstappen has thereafter supported his son’s driving style, saying that the 27-year-old is doing all to salvage his chances for Red Bull. Verstappen Sr. has also claimed that the stewards were always critical of his son regardless of his mistakes.
The reigning world champion Verstappen has also recently claimed of being true and clear to his motives both on and off the track. The upcoming race in Interlagos will be a crucial one for him as he looks to win for the first time in 10 races.
Christian Horner urged the FIA to return to basics following Max Verstappen’s penalties in Mexico
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has opposed the FIA’s decision to harshly penalize Max Verstappen. The Dutchman was otherwise fairly competent to finish in the top three if not for the reprimands on Sunday.
Christian Horner claims that Verstappen got the inside line while defending Lando Norris at the Mexican GP. He then explained that the inside line is where a driver has the utmost superiority to control as he pleases.
Horner thereafter urged the stewards and the FIA to revisit their approach to assessing racing incidents. Lando Norris and Max Verstappen now head into the last four races looking to claim the much-revered drivers’ championship.