Red Bull had to take a momentary reduction in their advancement, as recounted by Verstappen.

Max Verstappen's Changing Relationship with Father Jos During His Formula 1 Career

Max Verstappen, the current ten-year veteran of Formula 1, has seen a shift in his relationship with his father, Jos Verstappen, as he progressed through the ranks of the sport.

When Max made his Formula 1 debut in 2016 with Red Bull Racing, a significant change occurred for both father and son. During his time with Red Bull, Jos was less present in the pit lane compared to his days with Toro Rosso. Max himself was promoted to Red Bull's main team in 2016, and his father was not replaced by anyone.

Max initially sought help from his father on various aspects of his racing, but a year later, he was asked to take a step back. In a joint interview with Viaplay, Max shared that this step back was necessary for him to rely more on the good people around him in the top team.

Jos saw this as a natural progression, acknowledging that his son needed to stand on his own feet in the top team. Despite being less present in the pit lane, Jos was still involved in discussions about Max's racing.

In his early Formula 1 years, Max received valuable driver tips from his father. These discussions were not limited to team meetings but extended to various aspects of his racing. However, as Max grew more experienced, he began to rely less on his father's advice.

Max struggled with this step back initially, but he now believes it was healthy for him. In the same interview, he admitted that everything went quite smoothly with his father in the early days, but as he gets older, he has had to step back a bit.

The switch to Red Bull Racing brought about a new dynamic in the Verstappen family, with Max taking on a more independent role in his racing career. Yet, the bond between father and son remains strong, as evidenced by their open discussions about Max's racing.

Red Bull had to take a momentary reduction in their advancement, as recounted by Verstappen.