Here’s everything you need to know about the personal life, net worth, career of former F1 racing driver and father of Max Verstappen – Jos Verstappen
Jos Verstappen Facts
Birth Place | Montfort, Netherlands |
Father’s Name | Frans Verstappen |
Mother’s Name | Not Known |
Star Sign | Pisces |
Education | Not Known |
Net Worth (2023) | $8 Million |
Salary | Not Known |
Age | 51 |
Date of Birth | 4th March, 1972 |
Nationality | Dutch |
Wife | Sandy Sijtsma (current wife) |
Children | Five (including Max Verstappen) |
Jos Verstappen Career
Jos Verstappen is a former professional racing driver and is well-known as the father of reigning F1 World Champion Max Verstappen. Jos is a popular figure in the racing circuit and is given the credit for being the architect in shaping his son’s racing career. Jos himself was a successful racer during his time and competed in Formula One for six seasons besides participating in various other categories of professional racing.
Verstappen made his F1 debut with the Benetton team at the 1994 Brazilian Grand Prix. During his six-year-long F1 career, Verstappen has represented multiple teams including Benetton, Simtek, Footwork, Tyrrell, Stewart, Arrows and Minardi. Although his F1 career didn’t turn out to be overwhelming, Verstappen did register two podium finishes in 107 races. However, he never registered a win in his F1 career. The 2003 Japanese Grand Prix was the last race of the Dutch driver’s F1 career.
Besides Formula One, Verstappen was very successful in other events of the FIA. He was the German Formula Three Champion and the Masters of Formula Three winner in 1993. Verstappen also participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans series in the 2008 season with Van Merksteijn Motorsport and in 2009 with Aston Martin. He retired from professional racing at the end of the 2009 season.
Jos Verstappen Net Worth and Salary
Jos Verstappen’s net worth is expected to be around $8 million as of 2023. Verstappen has had a long career in motorsport both as a racer and as a coach, spanning more than three decades. Hence, it is understandable that he has accumulated a huge amount of net worth. However, there is no information about his salary or annual income at the moment. We’ll update this column whenever we have further details regarding the same.
Jos Verstappen Personal Life
Jos Verstappen was born on 4th March, 1972 in Montfort, Netherlands to Frans Verstappen. Other details regarding his family background, mother’s name and siblings (if any) are not known in the public domain. We shall update this column whenever we have further details regarding the same.
Jos got married in 1996 to Belgian ex-kart driver champion Sophie Kumpen. Jos and Sophie have two children together – Max Verstappen (son) and Victoria Verstappen (daughter). Jos and Sophie separated in the mid 2000s and then he married Kelly Van der Waal. Jos and Kelly have one daughter – Blue Jaye. Jos got married for the third time a few years back, this time to Sandy Sijstma. The couple have two children together – Jason Jaxx (son) and Mila Faye (daughter).
Jos Verstappen Endorsements
Jos Verstappen’s current list of sponsors are not known in the public domain. However, it is understood that a top FIA hotshot like Verstappen must have several lucrative sponsorship and endorsement deals in his pocket. We will update Verstappen’s list of sponsors whenever we have further details.
Jos Verstappen FAQs
What is the age and date of birth of Jos Verstappen? Jos Verstappen is 51 years old and was born on March 4, 1972 |
What is the net worth of Jos Verstappen? Jos Verstappen has an estimated net worth of $8 million as of 2023. |
What brand does Jos Verstappen work for? Jos Verstappen is a former F1 racing driver currently the mentor and close associate of his son Max Verstappen |
What is the nationality of Jos Verstappen? Jos Verstappen is a Dutch citizen. |
Where was Jos Verstappen born? Jos Verstappen was born in Montfort, Netherlands |
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