Max Verstappen's nephews, Luka and Lio, recently made their karting debut, sparking reactions from the four-time F1 world champion. Victoria Verstappen, Max's sister, shared videos of her sons, aged three and four, trying out karts for the first time, wearing special suits and helmets gifted by their uncle.
Why it matters:
This event drew attention as Max Verstappen himself began his illustrious career in karting at a very young age, eventually climbing to the pinnacle of Formula 1. The visual of his young nephews following a similar path naturally raises questions about a new generation of racing talent.
The details:
- Victoria Verstappen posted footage of Luka and Lio, aged three and four, karting.
- The boys wore custom suits and helmets provided by Max.
- When asked about his nephews potentially following in his footsteps, Verstappen responded with a chuckle, "I hope not. We'll see if they enjoy it and how it proceeds. But they're three and four years old, so it's all very relaxed."
Verstappen's take:
Despite his own success, Verstappen has consistently expressed a preference for his family members, including his daughter Lily, to pursue careers outside of professional motorsport. He reiterated this sentiment regarding his nephews. "If it's for someone else, okay. But if that person is in your family then I would say no. You have to get involved eventually, so I'd rather not. Let them do something else, play football, tennis..."