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Max Verstappen is known for his intensity on the Formula 1 grid but according to NASCAR driver Daniel Suárez, that same fire shows up even at family gatherings.
Suárez, who is married to Julia Piquet (sister of Verstappen’s partner Kelly Piquet), recently shared a hilarious and revealing story about the reigning F1 champion during a family Christmas in Brazil. The group had planned a relaxing evening with video games, but things escalated when Mario Kart came out.
The Trackhouse Racing driver explained that he and his wife had spent a lot of time during the pandemic playing Mario Kart, and they were confident in their skills. So when they went up against Max and others at the party, it wasn’t even close at first. “We would often win,” Suárez said. “Max would come in third or fourth and he did not like that.”
The next day, Verstappen made a move that perfectly captured his trademark mindset. According to Suárez, the Red Bull driver bought his own Nintendo Switch, and sent a clear message that by next Christmas he’d be “ready to compete on equal terms.”
Max Verstappen after winning the pole during qualifying for the Miami GP.Peter Casey-Imagn Images
It was a six-word warning that left everyone laughing but also said everything about Verstappen’s relentless competitiveness. Even in a casual game, he refused to accept defeat.
The Dutch driver’s obsession with excellence is already well-documented on the racetrack, but Suárez’s story gives fans a rare glimpse of how that drive extends into his personal life. Even when it’s just a video game, Verstappen isn’t wired to lose.
And if there’s one lesson from that holiday in Brazil, it’s this: never underestimate Max Verstappen—even with a joystick in his hand.
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Suárez, who is married to Julia Piquet (sister of Verstappen’s partner Kelly Piquet), recently shared a hilarious and revealing story about the reigning F1 champion during a family Christmas in Brazil. The group had planned a relaxing evening with video games, but things escalated when Mario Kart came out.
The Trackhouse Racing driver explained that he and his wife had spent a lot of time during the pandemic playing Mario Kart, and they were confident in their skills. So when they went up against Max and others at the party, it wasn’t even close at first. “We would often win,” Suárez said. “Max would come in third or fourth and he did not like that.”
The next day, Verstappen made a move that perfectly captured his trademark mindset. According to Suárez, the Red Bull driver bought his own Nintendo Switch, and sent a clear message that by next Christmas he’d be “ready to compete on equal terms.”
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Max Verstappen after winning the pole during qualifying for the Miami GP.Peter Casey-Imagn Images
It was a six-word warning that left everyone laughing but also said everything about Verstappen’s relentless competitiveness. Even in a casual game, he refused to accept defeat.
The Dutch driver’s obsession with excellence is already well-documented on the racetrack, but Suárez’s story gives fans a rare glimpse of how that drive extends into his personal life. Even when it’s just a video game, Verstappen isn’t wired to lose.
And if there’s one lesson from that holiday in Brazil, it’s this: never underestimate Max Verstappen—even with a joystick in his hand.
Continue reading...
