", Drivers now have to be at least 18 to compete in F1, a rule known as the "Verstappen Rule.". Look into what hes been up to. Having pitted for fresh tyres when the safety car first came out, Verstappen held a huge performance advantage over Hamilton. as less than 75% of scheduled race distance has finished, half point was awarded, Race stopped after 2/44 Laps. "Honda has announced it is withdrawing from F1 at the end of this season, citing a rebalance of its resources in order to meet its own in-house goals back in Japan. "I've lived in Belgium all my life, but I feel more Dutch. The Dutchman ended up winning the Spanish GP, his debut race with the Austrian team, and made history by becoming the youngest driver ever to win an F1 Grand Prix. Mar. Podiums info. "But then, of course, well the safety car happened and new motivation came along because I saw that opportunity to fight for the title again. I do object strongly to his use of language here, and in the past (he used the same term around 2018 regards a race steward). Sadly my cousin with Downs is similar. Those 616 laps led means Verstappen led for 3,164km this season. In another interview with Edwin Evers, Verstappen said his favorite food is Italian, although he also has a weakness for Dutch cuisine. some french too as he grew up close to the funny speaking part of belgium? Max Verstappen can win his second world championship at the Japanese Grand Prix on Oct. 9. as well as other partner offers and accept our, annick vanderschelden photography/Getty Images. I am beginning to suspect you are seriously unwell. Horner: Perez's form and speed were impossible to ignore He also hopes that Red Bull will be able to close the gap to Mercedes next year. They dont just have an open channel the whole time. Later, he was also handed the largest contract that the team has offered to date to any of its drivers. Pretty cool. He "Then we were sitting together, I explained to him how I felt. Later. Right? Obviously I dont know Max, and what he is like as a person. Even though his pronunciation isn't perfect, he speaks with such confidence that it doesn't really matter, you just understand it. The Red Bull driver is currently fighting to win his first Formula 1 (F1) World Championship. Max can still recall Jos's exact response when he asked his father to help bring the kart back from the track. "I was driving like a potato," Max said. I have met 100s of people with Downs and was lucky to be close to a handful. Of course, with Sainz as his teammate for another two years as per their contracts, hell surely add Spanish to his resume under the languages spoken section. Id like to think I wouldnt say such things, but then again Ive not been driving in an F1 car. 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. Press J to jump to the feed. Due to this, the number of languages he can speak is three: French, Italian, and English, with an understanding of Spanish. We won two European Championships, the World Championship, we won every race. They could have kept his comments away from public consumption and taken him aside and lectured him, even fined him, even heavily if they wanted, and yet instead they chose to make his remarks available for the controversy of it. Charles Leclerc was born in Monte Carlo and holds a Monaco passport by birth. Verstappen said he spoke to Stroll shortly after their collision, which occured during the second practice session at the Autodromo do Algarve. Disagree with your last point. Its good he addressed it and admitted he was wrong but I dont buy this heat of the moment excuse. 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. Verstappen should regret everything. Its almost like they are real people, who can have diverse opinions, rather than props for others. The controversy surrounding the way in which the safety car period ended has been told at length, but when the Aston Martin safety car peeled into the pits with one lap remaining it offered Verstappen an unexpected shot at victory. Sadly nowadays we are in the snowflake era when just about anything can be taken as a slur against some one! Charles received some financial support from his extended family, although they too were not particularly wealthy. He is the son of Dutchman Jos Verstappen, a former F1 driver, and Belgian Sophie Kumpen, who is also a former kart racer. "He's probably done about 14 hours of FIFA football this weekend while he's been here.". 0.549s. Yes, according to Motorsportweek, it was at Sauber where he conversed and improved in English. Privacy statement. A true wheel-to-wheel racer, another stunning drive in Brazil from the back of the pack to the podium on a treacherous wet track kept the plaudits coming. What happened last week was considerably worse, and its a word that in Britain cant even be broadcast after the watershed, so offensive is it considered. Vettel speaks German, English and knows quite a bit of Italian. Leclerc and Gasly are both fluent in French and English and know a good amount of Italian as well. One day hell look back on this and regret it, if he develops emotionally. My sister would be good too. 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. "So for me, yeah, it was tough. Ive changed my opinion on this, no adult should say these things at work. Max wanted to explain what had happened, open a dialogue with his father about the mistake, but Jos wasn't interested. 35.743s. And of course, only Max knows what it felt like to be left at the side of the road by his father at 14 years old. But I think the way I grew up, it made me more able to deal with that. Indirectly, it was thanks to his father. Ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix Max Verstappen teaches Daniel Ricciardo, Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley some essential Dutch phrases. IIRC Nico doesn't speak Finnish because Keke thought it was more important that he learn other, more useful languages as a kid and was worried that Finnish as an extra would mean he would struggle more in the others (yes, I know that there's plenty of studies now that disprove this, but perhaps not in the 1980s). trib4udi (@trib4udi) 30th October 2020, 17:15. was it incorrect that he was swearing? But his performances certainly impressed everyone at Ferrari since it bagged him a seat at Maranello after he registered ten point finishes compared to his teammate Marcus Ericssons 6. yes should he try to do better next time, knowing he is in the spotlight and a rolemodel? So his dad hit him hard in the helmet. Surprisingly, there was one more thing that the team helped the Monegasque with. And then when we got home, I think he didn't talk to me for a full week. Also, its not really a live mic as he has to push a button in order to communicate with his engineer. Many believe that if Lewis Hamilton retires soon, possibly at the end of the next year, a drivers silly season will be triggered since Mercedes would be eager to get him alongside George Russell. Does anyone know how many languages / what languages all the drivers can speak? 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. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen started the 2023 Formula One season where he left off in 2022 by topping the first morning of testing in . Max Verstappen is the most European person ever. Before the Japanese GP, Charles Leclerc was second in the standings, 104 points behind Verstappen and Sergio Perez was third, 106 points behind. Grosjean is the same way. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Toto Wolff net worth: How much does the Mercedes team principal earn? Alsonsos GP2 remark about Hondas pu at the time, by his own words, was not meant for public consumption. Yes, We have heard him screaming in agony in Italian after the races, interviewing in French, conversing in English over the radio, but most candidly talking in Spanish with his teammate, Charles Leclercs nationality and background. AriGold (@arigold) 30th October 2020, 18:24. (dont hate me for this), Alianora La Canta (@alianora-la-canta) 31st October 2020, 19:22, @john-h It couldnt be censored; radio on F1TV is live, John H (@john-h) 31st October 2020, 20:11. He has to beat Lewis Hamilton, with both entering the final race on equal points. "But when I went for the move, it was a bit of optimistic and we touched, and I retired. His rival, Lewis Hamilton, has already won seven titles in his career. Ten years on, Jos' style of parenting would probably be categorised as problematic at best. Wins. "If you don't drive normal, we go home. Being in this team has been my dream since I was a kid. Do the Dutch speak German fluently like Max Verstappen? Red Bull as a brand clearly are not going to associate with any such language. Arrogance is astounding. Good point @alianora-la-canta, my mistake. And it was improving his English. I have spent 50 years fighting against the use of the R word because my older sister has Downs and kids int he 70s were very intolerant of anyone who was different. And since then, he hasnt looked back as he went on to win several championships, including Formula 2 in his rookie year, 2017, until his eventual entry into Formula 1 in 2018. He answered all the questions fully. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Surprisingly, there was one more thing that the team helped the Monegasque with. Good luck. Youre right, they are very special and I believe their purpose is to be teachers to society about intolerance. And that's what racing drivers are as well, we can be angry at each other. The Mercedes team boss speaks six languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish and Polish. Due to this, the number of languages he can speak is three: French, Italian, and English, with an understanding of Spanish. The majority of the guys on the grid are fluent in at least 2 (their assorted native languages and English). Holands, Alemo, Ingls e Francs. 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. Good. 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. News, stories and discussion from and about the world of Formula 1. In an interview with Edwin Evers, he said that even on holiday he likes to do things involving a motor. The Abu Dhabi GP, on Sunday, December 12, is the final race of the 2021 calendar and will be a winner takes all battle, with both drivers coming into the race on the same number of points: 369.5. They didnt make the choice to be the way they are but must live with the ignorance of the un-educated and uncaring individuals such as yourself. Verstappen speaks three languages, Dutch, English and German, the latter of which he learned while karting with Michael Schumacher. Max Emilian Verstappen (born 30 September 1997 in Hasselt, Limburg, Flemish Region, Belgium) is a Belgian-born Dutch racing driver who currently drives for the Formula 1 team, Red Bull. F1 made it so though. I pack up everything," said Max, mimicking his father at the time. After Baku 2018, I never regretted that. I believe I was given the experience with my sister and her friends, so I was better prepared to be a father for my son. It would take some poetic licence to link Verstappen's crowning achievement in Abu Dhabi with the experience after his KZ2 final in Italy, but there's no doubt the lows along the way contributed to the mental strength he needed when it mattered. 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. Tongues can apologize and move on instead of making things worse. Max Verstappen knows Dutch, German, English and maybe more. Christian (@christianedward) 30th October 2020, 20:28. My opinion after 2 years still cant change. Ive never actually heard from someone with Downs syndrome that they were upset by it. "It wasn't that nerve-wracking, as when he was two he was driving a quad bike, so he had experience with speed, how to steer," his dad said in an interview with Red Bull. 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. Wikipedia "We have a position that we have always supported the 2022 engine freeze, and bringing forward the 2026 regulations into 2025," he said. First win. At Sauber, he arguably had a below-average car, which he was only able to push as high as P6 during the Azerbaijan GP. Mark (@blueruck) 30th October 2020, 19:48. German, English, Italian, French and a bit Spanish for Vettel, I think. She is one of the happiest, content and most lovely people I have every known, and I feel blessed she is who she is. Verstappen went on to win the tournament. "When I'm back home I'll have fries with onions and ketchup or curry sauce. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. "I was prepared I had caps and T-shirts ready in case someone needed to be bribed, but he didn't take it! Red Bull Racing boss Chistian Horner revealed that Verstappen racked up 14 hours of gaming during the 2021 US GP weekend. The first three or four races were very good., Charles Leclerc Gets Into Heated Debated With Max Verstappen Fan Over Dinner Time Conversation. 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. Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. The most proficient drivers in the italian language are Rosberg, Kvyat, Kubica and Leclerc (basically perfect). Verstappen was at fault in the incident yet was still appallingly abusive. As the kart spun through the dusty infield and came to a stop, Max threw his hands up in the air. The only worthy metric of measuring one's fluency in any language. How many languages does Max Verstappen speak? I appreciate you sharing your experience. My sister was one of them. It is what it is. No argument there, when asked about it later he should have owned up to it! But it got totally worse at the 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Race no. Alianora La Canta (@alianora-la-canta) 31st October 2020, 19:24. When are the media going to take responsibility for their part in todays world. My goal for now is to win with Ferrari. Its the sort of thing that can get live radio banned again. Max's grandfather, Jos' father, was born during, or shortly after, the war. They also report that while at Ferrari he converses in Italian, with his compatriots in French, and at Sauber he talked in English, making him trilingual. He came from so far back and went so deep that it almost looked like Hamilton would cut him off and the two would collide, but ultimately Verstappen took the inside line, secured the position and went on to win the title. Podiums. frood19 (@frood19) 30th October 2020, 21:19. "In a 2012 world championship race, I crashed and lost the championship," Max said. The safety car period was caused by Nicholas Latifi spinning his Williams five laps from the end of the race. Lets move on. "It is certainly something interesting that needs to be done within a cost business case that is sustainable for Formula 1, and also from a financial side. 18 (2021) Statistics. And it was improving his English. He recognizes it wasnt correct and try to do better. Otherwise, I think it would have been decided way earlier. The reason you sometimes hear from others is because the mentally disabled often times cant communicate or understand what is being said, even though it affects them. 2016 Spanish Grand Prix. "It was a hard lesson. 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. 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. @maddme this is nothing to do with the snowflake era that term has always been intended to be a derogatory slur from its very inception. Thank you for signing up! Case in point, Richard Sherman(a Stanford alum)s interview right after the Seahawks win over the 49ers. He was born in Hasselt, Belgium on 30 September 1997 and has both the Dutch and the Belgian nationality. Just be nice, we all have our own special needs, but them more than others. "We'd really tried everything as a team to fight for it, and I think we did a good job. "But it's difficult to put into words how much pain it can cause a cramp like that. Back in mugello I remember thinking it was odd he was on the radio swearily disparaging his team for the engine problem he was having, all before hed even reached the first corner! Verstappen had his first chance of wrapping up the title in Singapore last week, although it was always a . All he had to say was that his choice of words was poor and thatll hell trying and do better next time. Yeah, thats a good role model for you. Would love to know why. & Like father like son. As to he has to activate the radio in order to speak, doesnt he? 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. Wolff was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1972. (2017 US grand prix, FIA steward Garry Connolly). As a literature student also yes. Yes, this. Also an issue a certain American has as well. He should have apologised straight away but missed his chance. However, he did not yet have his license. When asked if Verstappen speaks any Spanish, he answers: "No, I don't. Educate yourself a little better on the subject and show some respect for those that deserve it. Just because they are disabled doesnt mean they do not understand or get upset. You can unsubscribe at any time. ESPN. The Belgian GP is also usually filled with his fans, who cross the border to watch him. . "So I said, from that day onwards, if I ever, ever get a cramp again, I don't care even what happens afterwards with my leg, I am not lifting -- it's not going to happen! "[Then] more sustainable fuels, whether it is synthetic fuels or something else can be very interesting but need to be looked at with our fuel and oil partners, of course, because we don't want to have an escalating fuel and oil war, as interesting as it would be to push boundaries, so it's about the right compromise.". And I think because of what happened at that race, it made him a better driver.". Cars dont come with a Backspace Key on the dashboard, so you cant fix up a mistake by pressing that key and deleting the mistake youve just made. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Despite being surrounded by wealth and opulence, his family was not as financially well-off as some of the other drivers in the sport. 77. But I am 100% sure he speaks those fluently. Be part of the biggest global F1 community. Jos has since explained that it was never his intention to just leave Max at the fuel station. AriGold (@arigold) 30th October 2020, 19:12. "And of course, when you explain it now for some people it sometimes sounds a bit shocking, but I didn't know anything else. Charles Leclerc, the Mongasque racing star competing for Scuderia Ferrari, started his career in 2005, with a win in the karting championship. 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