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“Very Few People Get Along With Jos”: Verstappens Blamed as Carlos Sainz Snubs Red Bull for Williams

Anirban Aly Mandal
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“Very Few People Get Along With Jos”: Verstappens Blamed as Carlos Sainz Snubs Red Bull for Williams

Last month, Williams announced the signing of Carlos Sainz on a multi-year deal amid rumors of a possible return to the Red Bull family for the #55 driver. While many factors were at play for Sainz to choose Williams over Red Bull, F1 Focus podcast host MW Welman believes that the animosity between Jos Verstappen and Carlos Sainz Sr. played a huge role in the decision.

The hosts discussed the relationship between the two families, especially between the two fathers. Hendrik Verwoerd chipped in with a flashback to Max Verstappen’s junior racing career and how the paddock did not like Jos’ overbearing presence.

Verwoerd explained, “There are a very few people that get along with Jos, especially in the racing world. What I have seen from even when Max was racing in the junior categories and in go-karts, they were not very popular because of the strong position that Jos the father [had].”

The hosts also discussed the duo’s personalities. Both Verstappen Sr. and Sainz Sr. are very involved in their sons’ careers. However, while the latter tends to work in the background, the former is a more hands-on individual – trying to influence each and every decision made within the team his son races with.

Even in the F1 paddock, the duo are seen in very different lights. Jos has always been seen as the #1 driver’s coach and guru. On the other hand, Sainz Sr. has ensured that his stature in the sport gets his son the best opportunities – and leaves the racing bit to the #55 driver and his team.

Sainz jr transitions into a team leader for the first time in his career

In the past, Sainz jr has been very open about the relationship he shares with his father. The 29-year-old expressed his gratitude for having someone who could not only guide his racing career but also take up the mantle of being his manager.

As things stand, Sainz jr’s move to Williams could open up a host of opportunities for the Spaniard. In Williams, he finds a rebuild job – a team with a rich history in the sport but limited resources at present. If he is able to turn the team’s fortunes around, he will solidify his legacy as one of the greatest drivers in the sport.

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Anirban Aly Mandal

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Anirban Aly Mandal is an F1 writer at The SportsRush, with over 1000 articles under his belt, Anirban's love for F1 started when he discovered a copy of F1 2014 on his computer. With over half a decade's worth of time spent religiously following the sport, he’s dived deep into the world of motorsports. However, Anirban's expertise goes beyond just writing - he has also written several academic papers focused on the domain of motorsports and the law. His passion for the sport is so immense that he aspires to work as a legal advisor in the most prestigious racing series in the world someday. When it comes to Formula 1, Anirban finds great pleasure in re-watching classic races and idolizes the likes of Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, and Sebastian Vettel. His top picks include Brazil '91, Silverstone '92, and Germany '19. Outside of the sport, Anirban is an avid sim racer, often found racing on titles like Assetto Corsa, F1 22, and Automobilista. Apart from his interests in gaming, Anirban has a keen interest in philosophy, literature and music.

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