(2017 US grand prix, FIA steward Garry Connolly). Later. When Verstappen races in the Dutch, Belgian, or Austrian Grand Prix, the "Orange Army" (as his fans call themselves) are sure to be there singing the "Super Max" song. And a frikandel," he said. Toto Wolff net worth: How much does the Mercedes team principal earn? Terms and Conditions I think fair enough, its between him and Lance really so long as its censored on the broadcast for younger ears. He was so focused, the way he was racing, you could see he was thinking. Verstappen had suffered more than his fair share of bad luck throughout 2021, and going into the final race the momentum was with Hamilton, who had won all three of the previous rounds and reduced Verstappen's championship lead from 19 points to zero. 2016 Spanish Grand Prix. Max wanted to explain what had happened, open a dialogue with his father about the mistake, but Jos wasn't interested. "I was driving like a potato," Max said. Max happened to get a very public lesson, doesnt make him a bad person. And all the languages Nico speaks, he picked up pre-adulthood I think. That's why he got me back. Verstappen went on to win the tournament. The Making Of Max Verstappen 1. Good point @alianora-la-canta, my mistake. They need advocates to even get what they need to survive in life. But I think the way I grew up, it made me more able to deal with that. David Hale (@dv8computing) 30th October 2020, 19:50. In fact, Max Thieriot is able to speak more than four languages, including French, Spanish, Arabic, and yes, English, as we mentioned above. The only obscure language fact I know is that Lando can speak Dutch. The heat of the moment is one thing but when he was asked about his comments after the session didnt he say If anyone is ofended thats their problem, maybe thats why people are still making something of it. My favorite team in Holland is PSV Eindhoven, but let's say, internationally, it's FC Barcelona," he said in an interview with DAZN. But it got totally worse at the 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Verstappen was promoted to the Red Bull team in May 2016, only four races into the season. Press J to jump to the feed. It is a term that has strong racist origins and is intended to be highly derogatory Downs own descendents helped campaign in the 1960s to have the term removed, and the World Health Organisation removed the term back in 1965 because of of its racist undertones and associations with neo-Darwinism. Verstappen should regret everything. What is the highway of Sunauli to Pokhara? "It was a hard lesson. The Italian name Toro Rosso translates to Red Bull. There was a lot of pressure. It is not a modern phenomenon people knew what the term was meant to imply and been trying to remove it for close to 60 years now, so this is a change that people have been trying to make for multiple generations. Verstappen loves video games, is a PSV and FC Barcelona fan, and enjoys go-karting on vacation. Be part of the biggest global F1 community. Verstappen also said that what he enjoys most about these activities is being in control, and so things like skydiving do not appeal to him at all. Kimi and Bottas know Finnish and English, and should have some grasp on Swedish, as it is also a mandatory language to learn in Finland, but what people really know of Swedish is often pretty limited. "So when I came back, my dad was already stripping down the tent. But he karted as youngster in the netherlands as they live at the border and we had closer kartingcircuits to them. That meant that when they decided to swap the tyres on the rims for the final, it was always going to take a few laps for the grip to return. He has to activate the radio in order to speak, doesnt he? That said hes a great guy and hes always game to give it a try. The Hulk: German, English, Dutch and a bit French. The Belgian GP is also usually filled with his fans, who cross the border to watch him. "You can pick up the go-kart, I don't care," Jos said. "If you don't drive normal, we go home. Promoted content from around the web | Become a RaceFans Supporter to hide this ad and others. Podiums by constructor. 3-5, 2023. "What are you doing? "My dad said, 'Stop talking, I don't want to hear anything, just sit in the back, I don't want to hear anything about it'. "And she still managed to get us going to a private school in Vienna because she felt that the languages were important.". As he sat waiting for his mum, who was in a separate car a little further back on the same road, Max was still working the mistake over in his head. [26] In 2021, Verstappen secured his first world title, making him the first Dutch driver to win a Formula One World Championship. Maybe Red Bull should push him out of his gilded cage to visit those that he so carelessly insults and get him to spend some time in their shoes. What he said over the radio is only part of the problem. Max Verstappen has already indicated several times that it doesn't matter to him who his team mate is, but he is in any case happy with the arrival of Sergio Perez. I appreciate you sharing your experience. Wins. I missed it the first time, forgot to check back. Thanks to his ability and skill, hes the hot shot on the grid, with several teams eyeing him. Despite his familys modest financial background, Charles was able to progress through the ranks of motorsports. Thats never what I wanted., He said he made the comments in the heat of the moment., When you are driving at such speeds things like that can happen. He Before the Japanese GP, Charles Leclerc was second in the standings, 104 points behind Verstappen and Sergio Perez was third, 106 points behind. Then the hot Neapolitan sun had caused his rear tyres to overheat and blister as he made up those ten places to take pole position for the final. What is the biggest catfish that has ever been caught? DON'T MISSLewis Hamilton contract: Wolff's Russell comments point to decision[INSIGHT]Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes payrise plans 'shattered' by George Russell[LATEST]George Russell: Lewis Hamilton may have to call Mercedes bluff[ANALYSIS]. I hope he isnt saying this simply in response to pressure from Red Bull, clearly the brand could never tolerate high profile staff using such terms in world wide media. David Hale (@dv8computing) 30th October 2020, 20:39. And I think because of what happened at that race, it made him a better driver.". As the kart spun through the dusty infield and came to a stop, Max threw his hands up in the air. Born in one of the most luxurious cities in the world, his family background was modest, unlike many of the other drivers on the grid. His move to Red Bull in mid-2016 saw him become the youngest winner in F1 history aged just 18 years old at his first race for the team, the Spanish Grand Prix. Will the stripped-back W14 return Mercedes to the front? I'm just going to try to do the best lap times I can, and if I lose, I lose. "And of course, when you explain it now for some people it sometimes sounds a bit shocking, but I didn't know anything else. Wolff details his job role. But he wont learn as he has proved in the past over and over. "It was, of course, the most beautiful lap of my life, but it was also the worst lap of my life in terms of pain in a racing car with the cramps. Of course, that was the real reason Daniel Bray, a much older kid from New Zealand, had got past Max. More info. Patrick (@anunaki) 30th October 2020, 17:43. All he had to say was that his choice of words was poor and thatll hell trying and do better next time. Skip to main content. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. There was only one option left: call Mum. And I've never seen my dad like that. Indirectly, it was thanks to his father. If the FOM doesnt want this aired, they should not broadcast these moments. Look into what hes been up to. Thank you for signing up! Those 616 laps led means Verstappen led for 3,164km this season. "My driving instructor was very strict, which was good," he said. 30th October 2020, 16:32 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine, Max Verstappen admitted his choice of words when following his collision with Lance Stroll in Portugal was not correct but says those who objected to it dont need to make it bigger than it is., Asked about his comments in todays FIA press conference, Verstappen said: I never intended to offend anyone. They have heard them all before. "When I'm back home I'll have fries with onions and ketchup or curry sauce. Privacy statement. Toto Wolff is the team principal of Mercedes, Toto Wolff wife: Who is Susie Wolff? "He had a great season and did very well, especially with the car he had. The ToroRosso team (now known as AlphaTauri) signed Verstappen in 2014, when he was just 16 years old, making it illegal for him to drive in Belgium at the time. Surprisingly, there was one more thing that the team helped the Monegasque with. Use the wrong words in the wrong place and see where you end up. Lewis Hamilton contract: Will new Mercedes deal be announced soon? His father, Jos, a former F1 driver and now Max's full-time kart mechanic, always made sure his son had the best equipment when he moved up a class, and once again Max immediately looked very competitive against older, more experienced competition. Mar. Its good he addressed it and admitted he was wrong but I dont buy this heat of the moment excuse. Do the Dutch speak German fluently like Max Verstappen? Right? 3,164. Mar. 4th or 5th outing on this supposedly racing fans channel. The first three or four races were very good., WATCH THIS STORY:Charles Leclerc Gets Into Heated Debated With Max Verstappen Fan Over Dinner Time Conversation. Vettel speaks German, English and knows quite a bit of Italian. As an investor, the 49-year-old founded Marchfifteen in 1998 and Marchsixteen Investments in 2004. "He's probably done about 14 hours of FIFA football this weekend while he's been here.". Then later, he joined Ferrari in 2019 and won his first race, finishing the season as the second-youngest polesitter in the history of the sport. Alianora La Canta (@alianora-la-canta) 31st October 2020, 19:24. also yes. So I dont think they need to make it bigger than it is. In all of his 14 years and 11 months on this earth, he'd never seen his dad as angry as he was at the go-kart track a couple of hours earlier. German, English, Italian, French and a bit Spanish for Vettel, I think. Then later, he joined. Plenty have live mics now. 1400mm40mm30mm 12; ukSdIthy; 3960-50%-1980 I really enjoy doing things like that. The possibility of this happening also makes Leclercs contract renewal a high priority, despite it lasting until the end of the 2024 season. Sadly nowadays we are in the snowflake era when just about anything can be taken as a slur against some one! From a purely results-driven perspective, Max Verstappen's subsequent success grants Jos a degree of vindication, but it's also telling that the gas station story remains Max's go-to when asked about a low point in his junior career and that he remembers so much of that weekend so clearly. I have an autistic sister that got called retard in school, she hated it. "Because whatever happens now, it doesn't disturb me because it's nothing -- not even close to what I experienced when I was a kid.". Arrogance is astounding. He has seen me stand up to people in public throwing around the R word. Alianora La Canta (@alianora-la-canta) 31st October 2020, 19:25, @anunaki As long as you accept that this means live radio can no longer be broadcast (as currently happens on F1TV), Caroline Geddes (@lass321) 30th October 2020, 17:52. However, Verstappen's tally of 652 laps led in 2021 is fifth on the all-time list. So I know what it is like to be on the receiving end too. I believe drivers have a right to have raw, adrenaline driven, furious outbursts when communicating with their engineer. Verstappen broke some world records during his strong season in 2021, such as earning the most podiums in a single season and being the fourth youngest driver to win a World Championship in F1. Later, he was also handed the largest contract that the team has offered to date to any of its drivers. Find out more about RaceFans and contact us here. His response shoudve been extremely obvious. End of day, these radio transmissions might be publicly broadcast, but are still a private conversation between drivers and the pit wall. Podiums. 0.549s. But credit where credit is due, Sauber recognized Leclercs talent early on. trib4udi (@trib4udi) 30th October 2020, 17:15. was it incorrect that he was swearing? You can immediately use your account and comment on the news items! "I like to drive something that's not an F1 car," he added. Youre right, they are very special and I believe their purpose is to be teachers to society about intolerance. This board could well do without your constant derogatory assessments that always include some fictionalised stats or commentary about Hamilton. Probably never will, 2023 Collantine Media Ltd | About RaceFans, Alonso embedded in Renaults race operation for Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, Emilia-Romagna GP helmets: Gaslys Senna replica and Italy tributes, Why Hulkenberg says his latest return is unlike previous Hulkenbacks, Replacing Chinese GP on 2023 calendar not worth it for teams Domenicali, Hamilton and Bono 10 years of F1s most successful driver-engineer duo, F1 in strongest position ever says Domenicali as revenue hits 2bn in 2022, F3 grid complete as Hitech sign GB3 champion Luke Browning. "I'd only had it once before, where I lost the win actually, it was against Daniel [Ricciardo, Verstappen's Red Bull teammate at the time], in Malaysia [2016], when I was fighting with him around the outside of the corner and then I backed out because I had a cramp. He was born in Hasselt, Belgium on 30 September 1997 and has both the Dutch and the Belgian nationality. To be fair, I dont think the media was owed and explanation by Verstappen, so him being short with them about it isnt really something I can fault him on. Surprisingly, there was one more thing that the team helped the Monegasque with. Verstappen is currently battling with Hamilton for the F1 World Championship, so it sounds unlikely that someone wouldn't recognize him. Verstappen took pole position for the final race of the season, but lost the lead at the start and quickly saw the title disappear up the road as Hamilton exercised his Mercedes' pace advantage over Verstappen's Red Bull. Ive known close to 200 people with Downs (family) and at least 50% of those folks could care less what people said or the words they used. Wikipedia It's not the end of the world at the end of the day, at least not for me'. Charles Leclerc was born in Monte Carlo and holds a Monaco passport by birth. In that instance, it is harder to use the argument that it was just the heat of the moment given that hed been out of the car for some time. The weekend had looked so promising, too. It varies with age. Meet the ex-driver, Toto Wolff celebrates with Lewis Hamilton, Toto Wolff has discussed F1's future engine regulations. His dad put him in a go-kart aged four Max's dad and former F1 driver Jos Verstappen says that he had his son around engines from when he was barely a toddler.. Mark (@blueruck) 30th October 2020, 19:48. Wolff is often seen giving interviews in German and English but, as it turns out, he actually speaks several more languages. Even though his pronunciation isn't perfect, he speaks with such confidence that it doesn't really matter, you just understand it. Ive never actually heard from someone with Downs syndrome that they were upset by it. Jos raised him. It is what it is. Being in this team has been my dream since I was a kid. Well my family member was. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. His talent and passion for racing have made him a popular figure in the sport, and many fans and experts believe he has the potential to become one of the all-time greats of his generation. They might know some other language, but that i dont know, those were just languages they are required to know. simplyygracee. 3-5, 2023. One thing I didnt share was for years the kids called me 1/2 Rxxxx because of my sister. He must have returned to the paddock, thought Max. Verstappen recognized he was wrong in his choice of language (insult) and says hell learn from it. READ MORE:Toto Wolff: What does the Mercedes boss do? Max can still recall Jos's exact response when he asked his father to help bring the kart back from the track. Verstappen's love of soccer isn't limited to video games, as he also has a few clubs he loves. Largest win margin. AriGold (@arigold) 30th October 2020, 18:24. And it was improving his English. The Red Bull driver is currently fighting to win his first Formula 1 (F1) World Championship. "There's probably quite a lot you don't know about Max," he said. Being in this team has been my dream since I was a kid. Like father like son. some french too as he grew up close to the funny speaking part of belgium? The event was the KZ2 World Championship final at Sarno -- a track near Naples, under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius -- and Max was making the step up to shifter karts (go-karts with a gearbox) for the first time. He doesnt like the energy. With karts still buzzing around the track as the KZ world championships continued without them, the Verstappens started their 1,100-mile journey home. Im good with Maxs answer. He competed in the first practice session at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix, which he set the 12th fastest time of the session. Disagree with your last point. If you look at the last sector [of the final lap], in the data, the way my throttle input was, it was just terrible. Thats was Ricciardos fault. Let me just point out too, that F1 as the ones who decide what we get to hear, could have kept his unfortunate language from the public entirely if they had just so chosen. 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