Verstappen's father's strong warning to Liam Lawson after comparing his son Max to Michael Schumacher

The 2025 Formula 1 Season will bring with it a peculiar lineup in Red Bull Racing, with four-time world champion Max Verstappen leading the team and young driver Liam Lawson occupying the second seat after the departure of Sergio Checo Pérez. Max's father, Jos Verstappen, offered a unique perspective on the challenges Lawson will face, drawing on his own experience as Michael Schumacher's teammate at the Benetton team during the 1990s.

In statements collected by F1-Insider, Jos Verstappen reflected on his time in Formula 1 and warned Lawson about the risks of trying to match the performance of a driver with more experience and established talent. “I shouldn't make the same mistake I made at Benetton in 1...
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