Jos Verstappen, father of Max Verstappen, sparked controversy by calling Antonio Perez Garibay, father of former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez, an idiot on X.
The comment responded to Perez Sr.’s claim that Red Bull gave Max superior equipment during Perez’s four-year stint, suggesting Perez could have won the 2024 Drivers’ Championship with equal machinery.
Perez won five Grands Prix but struggled in his final 18 months, finishing eighth in 2024 while Max secured the title.
Jos dismissed the claims, insisting both drivers had identical cars and that Perez needed to “step on the gas.” Despite the parental feud, Max and Perez remain friends, with Max congratulating Perez on his 2026 Cadillac F1 seat.
The exchange highlights lingering tensions from their Red Bull tenure, where Perez’s role was often seen as supporting Max’s championship campaigns.
As Perez prepares for a new chapter, the controversy underscores the intense rivalries and family dynamics in F1’s high-stakes environment.
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