Jos Verstappen: loyalty and team environment helped Max’s Red Bull extension
Jos Verstappen said his son stayed at Red Bull to “restore calm” and because he feels good at the team; he highlighted team principal Laurent Mekies and engine work as positive factors in the 2030 deal.
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Loyalty to Red Bull after they supported Max’s career from the start.
Feeling ‘really good’ within the team environment was decisive.
Jos flagged ongoing engine work and internal developments as reasons to remain committed.
Described Mekies as a positive, communicative figure with an engineering background.
Said that a team principal who understands car and team issues matters for driver confidence.
Framed management rapport as a stabilising factor for a long-term deal.
Argued it’s more rewarding to help build the team back to the front than to jump to a team already winning.
Noted discussions with other teams were considered but loyalty and potential upside influenced the choice.
Commentary presented as family perspective rather than a technical contract disclosure.