MAX VERSTAPPEN’S father Jos has revealed he underwent heart surgery earlier this year. The Formula One legend, who clocked up more than 100 races, has opened up about his operation which he admits has “put things into perspective”. But he has now opened up about his health issue, which has been resolved thanks to the surgery. “But I also had a neck hernia 20 years ago, which made me even more nervous. “It puts things into perspective and makes you appreciate what you have even more. Red Bull star Verstappen, 26, won 19 out of 22 races this year to win the championship with 575 points – eclipsing the record he set last year by 121 points.

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