Until recently Jos Verstappen was the best Formula 1 driver the Netherlands ever had. However, for a few years now his son Max Verstappen has taken over the reins, but Jos will not be sad about that. Verstappen senior celebrates his 49th birthday today. Taking on Schumacher directly Verstappen senior's first season was immediately his best in Formula 1. He was brought in as one of the three drivers to compete against Michael Schumacher. In his sixth Grand Prix, the Dutchman achieved his first podium. A feat he repeated one race later. Unfortunately, scoring points became increasingly scarce after that. After a few races for Benetton, Verstappen drove for several smaller F1 teams such as...
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