Is Max Verstappen’s success underestimated? | ‘He has something special’

For our latest pod, Matt Baker is joined by Dutch racing driver Giedo van der Garde and F1 content creator Tom Bellingham.

Giedo van der Garde reveals what Max Verstappen was like as a child, how much Jos Verstappen has impacted his son's career, and how the Red Bull driver’s maturity has changed his racing style throughout the years.

They also discuss if Max is happy winning unchallenged nearly every race weekend and debate whether his sim racing is helping him become a better driver.

They finish by giving their thoughts on what Max's future in F1 is and whether he would explore other series in motorsports.

Join Simon Lazenby, Bernie Collins and Ted Kravitz, plus special guests from the world of F1 and sport, as they bring you behind-the-scenes stories from the paddock.

They react to all the major Formula One news and events, and take on your most asked questions after every Grand Prix weekend.

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• Latest episode: 2025-07-09
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