Horner Under Pressure: Red Bull's Latest F1 Struggles
Aug.30 - Dr Helmut Marko has excused Max Verstappen's father for his post-Zandvoort outburst. Jos Verstappen, who remains clearly opposed to Christian Horner's leadership at Red..
Name | Jos Verstappen |
Country | Netherlands |
Height | 1.75 meter / 5 feet 9 inch |
Place of Birth | Montfort |
Date of Birth | Mar 4th 1972 - 52 years old |
Season Entries | 8 |
Car Number | 19 |
First Race | 1994 Brazilian F1 GP |
Last Race | 2003 Japanese F1 GP |
Best Qualifying | 6th - 1994 Belgian F1 GP |
Best Result | 3rd - (2 times) |
F1 Teams History | Benetton (1994) Simtek (1995) Footwork (1996) Tyrrell (1997) Stewart (1998) Arrows (2000-2001) Minardi (2003) |
Jos Verstappen F1 Stats | |
Grand Prix Entries | 107 |
Grand Prix Starts | 106 |
Total Points | 17.00 |
Avg. Points per GP | 0.16 |
Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
Pole Positions | 0 |
Avg. GP Grid | 16.3 |
GP Podiums | 2 (1,9%) |
GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
GP Points Finish | 7 (6,5%) |
Avg. GP Position | 10.5 |
GP Retirements | 59 (55,1%) |
GP DNF's | 57 (53,3%) |
Total GP Laps | 4.498 |
Jos Verstappen is a former Dutch racing driver who had an impressive career in Formula One in the 1990s and early 2000s. He made his Formula One debut in 1994 with the Benetton team and quickly demonstrated his talent behind the wheel.
Verstappen secured his first podium finish at the 1994 Hungarian Grand Prix, finishing in third place. He followed it up with another podium finish at the 1994 Italian Grand Prix. Verstappen then moved on to race for the Simtek team and later for the Arrows team.
Jos Verstappen's 1997 Formula One season with Tyrrell was challenging, with the team struggling to compete against the top teams. Verstappen was unable to score any podium finishes that year and had 9 retirements out of 17 races due to mechanical failures and accidents. Despite the difficulties, Verstappen's raw speed and skill on the track were undeniable, and he continued to showcase his talent throughout the season.
Throughout his career, Verstappen was known for his fearless driving style and his willingness to take risks on the track. He retired from Formula One in 2003, but continued to race in various other series, including A1 Grand Prix and Le Mans.
One of Verstappen's most memorable moments on the track occurred at the 1994 Belgian Grand Prix. Despite his car catching fire due to a hydraulic failure, Verstappen refused to give up and continued to drive with flames billowing from the back until the car finally gave up and came to a stop. The crowd gave him a standing ovation for his bravery and determination.
Jos Verstappen's legacy in Formula One is that of a fearless and talented driver who won the hearts of fans with his exciting racing style.
1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 2000 | 2001 | 2003 |
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10th | 22nd | 16th | 26th | 23rd | 12th | 18th | 22nd |
Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 | Minardi | Cosworth | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 754 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
2001 | Arrows | Asiatech | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 889 | 0 | 0.06 | 1 |
2000 | Arrows | Supertec | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 695 | 0 | 0.29 | 5 |
1998 | Stewart | Ford | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 389 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
1997 | Tyrrell | Ford | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 781 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
1996 | Footwork | Hart | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 480 | 0 | 0.06 | 1 |
1995 | Simtek | Ford | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
1994 | Benetton | Ford | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 394 | 0 | 1.00 | 10 |
3rd | 2 Times |
4th | 1 Time |
5th | 2 Times |
6th | 2 Times |
7th | 2 Times |
8th | 4 Times |
9th | 2 Times |
10th | 9 Times |
11th | 3 Times |
12th | 7 Times |
13th | 6 Times |
14th | 2 Times |
15th | 5 Times |
16th | 2 Times |
DNF | 57 Times |
DNS | 1 Time |
Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 1994 | 1994 Belgian F1 GP | 6 | Benetton | Ford | 6 | 3 | 4 | |
1 | 1994 | 1994 Hungarian F1 GP | 6 | Benetton | Ford | 12 | 3 | 4 |
Year | Team | Team Mate | Best Pos | Points | Wins | Poles | Pos | Quali | ||||||
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1994 | Benetton | Jyrki Järvilehto | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Michael Schumacher | 3 | 1 | 8 | 50 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | ||
1995 | Simtek | Domenico Schiattarella | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
1996 | Footwork | Ricardo Rosset | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 0 |
1997 | Tyrrell | Mika Salo | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 10 |
1998 | Stewart | Rubens Barrichello | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 8 |
2000 | Arrows | Pedro de la Rosa | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 11 |
2001 | Arrows | Enrique Bernoldi | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
2003 | Minardi | Justin Wilson | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
Nicolas Kiesa | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Aug.30 - Dr Helmut Marko has excused Max Verstappen's father for his post-Zandvoort outburst. Jos Verstappen, who remains clearly opposed to Christian Horner's leadership at Red..
Aug.26 - The deteriorating situation at Red Bull has just become worse, as Max Verstappen's father Jos slams the ongoing management crisis. It is now abundantly clear that McLaren..
Jun.29 - The bubbling feud between Max Verstappen's father and team boss burst back into life ahead of Red Bull's home race in Austria. Jos Verstappen, a former Formula 1 driver..
May 27 - Red Bull's dominance of Formula 1 "is over", according to Max Verstappen's father Jos Verstappen. Verstappen senior has been absent from the paddock since the..
May 2 - Max Verstappen's father has reacted with alarm to the now-confirmed news that Adrian Newey is leaving Red Bull. F1's most famous and respected technical mind will leave..
Apr.4 - Multiple F1 teams are set to introduce significant car upgrades this weekend at Suzuka - including top teams Red Bull and Ferrari. De Telegraaf, a prominent Dutch..
Mar.18 - Jos Verstappen wants "peace" and "calm" restored behind the scenes at Red Bull because his son Max is bombarded with questions about the Christian Horner power struggle..
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