Max Verstappen’s mum ‘was one of the best drivers in the world’ and could have made F1
Max Verstappen’s arrival in F1 succeeded his father’s career, which spanned eight seasons and produced two podium finishes, but the now-four-time world champion could have been the third member of his family to race on motorsport’s biggest stage.
The Dutchman’s mother, Sophie Kumpen, was a child karting prodigy and has been praised by a host of key paddock figures for her ability behind the wheel, including Jenson Button and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
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