![]() Verstappen in 2006 | |
Born | (1972-03-04)4 March 1972 (age 53) Montfort, Netherlands |
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Formula One World Championship career | |
Nationality | ![]() |
Active years | 1994–1998,2000–2001,2003 |
Teams | Benetton,Simtek,Footwork,Tyrrell,Stewart,Arrows andMinardi |
Entries | 107 (106 starts) |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 2 |
Career points | 17 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First entry | 1994 Brazilian Grand Prix |
Last entry | 2003 Japanese Grand Prix |
24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
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Years | 2008–2009 |
Teams | Van Merksteijn Motorsport,Aston Martin Racing |
Best finish | 10th(2008) |
Class wins | 1(2008) |
Johannes Franciscus "Jos"Verstappen (pronounced [ˈjɔs vɛrˈstɑpə(n)]; born 4 March 1972) is a Dutch formerracing driver. Some considered Verstappen the most successful Dutch F1 racing driver before he retired.
Verstappen begankarting at the age of 8,[1] and it was not long until he started at national competitions. In 1984 he became Dutch junior champion. He remained successful, and won two European titles.[1]
At the end of 1991 he started car racing.[2]
During his professional career, Verstappen was nicknamed "Jos the Boss"[3] and "Dutch Devil".[4]