Max Verstappen Brushes Aside Fatherhood Concerns with Impressive Performance

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen has silenced any speculation about the impact of fatherhood on his racing prowess, securing a third pole position this season at the Miami Grand Prix. In an impressive display, he outperformed Lando Norris by a mere 0.065 seconds to claim the top spot.

Verstappen’s Absence and Return from Fatherhood

Despite missing media day duties due to the birth of his daughter Lily on Thursday, there was much debate about how fatherhood might affect Verstappen’s approach to racing. However, his outstanding performance in qualifying has put those doubts firmly to rest.

In the post-qualifying press conference, when asked about the impact of fatherhood, Verstappen responded, “I don’t really listen to these kind of silly things. I just do my thing.” He went on to point out that numerous racing drivers have achieved world championship success after becoming fathers, including Nelson Piquet, the grandfather of Lily.

Balancing Fatherhood and Racing Life

Verstappen has been keeping in touch with his new family, spending a few days at home before heading to Miami. He emphasized the importance of ensuring everything was okay for his daughter when she was born.

Despite being on the road, he finds comfort in staying connected with his girlfriend and receiving updates about Lily. “Anyway,” he added, “I’m in contact a lot with my girlfriend anyway, throughout the day. You know, getting pictures and FaceTime a bit here and there. It’s always there, you know. But now, one more member in the family.