An FIA race steward and a former teammate of Jos Verstappen recently shared a delightful childhood memory involving Max Verstappen. Max’s presence in the F1 paddock dates back to well before his own racing career began, thanks to his father Jos’ extensive involvement in the sport, which included stints at Benetton, Arrows, Tyrrell, Stewart, and Simtek.
In 2001, during Jos’s time with the Arrows team, a very young Max, only three to four years old at the time, frequently visited the Arrows garage and hospitality area, allowing him to forge a friendship with Arrows racing driver Enrique Bernoldi.
Enrique Bernoldi shares a memorable anecdote about Max Verstappen getting stuck on the toilet
In a recent appearance on the Beyond the Grid podcast, Bernoldi delved into the intricacies of his connection with the Verstappens, providing insights into his friendship with Jos. He also shared a charming anecdote from his past, recalling one of his earliest memories of Max when the young child attempted to use the restroom independently. Regrettably, Max’s quest for self-sufficiency in the bathroom didn’t quite go as planned, resulting in a humorous and slightly frantic moment as he found himself momentarily stuck on the toilet!
