Max Verstappen's Father Jos Opens Up About His Health Issue

Formula One legend Jos Verstappen, father of F1 champion Max Verstappen, recently revealed that he underwent a secret heart surgery earlier this year. The surgery, which Jos kept away from the spotlight, has now been resolved and he is feeling fit again. Speaking about the operation, Jos said, "Any operation on your heart is always exciting, of course, because they can do something wrong and you're totally dependent on other people."

Putting Things Into Perspective

Jos Verstappen also shared that his health issue has put things into perspective for him, making him appreciate what he has even more. He emphasized the importance of spending quality time with his wife and two small children for as long as possible. This revelation comes as his son Max Verstappen had a record-breaking F1 championship-winning campaign.

Max Verstappen's Spectacular Season

Max Verstappen, 26, had an exceptional season, winning 19 out of 22 races and securing the championship with a total of 575 points. This record-breaking campaign surpassed his own record from last year by a staggering 121 points. Between May and September, Verstappen won ten consecutive Grands Prix, including a victory at the Italian GP.