MAX VERSTAPPEN went home to his mum to enjoy “comfort food” and have some quiet time off after his first Formula One world title win. But after climbing to the top of the F1 mountain, mentally exhausted Verstappen sought the comfort of his mum, Sophie Kumpen. His mum revealed: “He came to my place a few days after he won, and he was absolutely finished. Verstappen’s rise to F1 isn’t a surprise, with his dad Jos Verstappen being a former driver. The downtime with his mum worked as Verstappen is currently leading the driver standings this season and is in good shape to retain his title.

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