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title: "4 Driver Quotes By Jos Verstappen"
description: "4 Driver quotes by Jos Verstappen. Plus more from Jos Verstappen and more Driver sayings from other authors."
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> [A driver has to be strong in his mind anyway to survive in this sport. And if he is mentally not ready…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/a-driver-has-to-be-strong-in-his-mind-anyway-to-survive-in-this-sport/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dca/jos-verstappen-16654_be-strong_a-driver-has-to-be-strong-in-his-mind-an_1186691.jpg)

> [The Russian Vitaly Petrov I feel was the worst newcomer and the worst driver.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/the-russian-vitaly-petrov-i-feel-was-the-worst-newcomer-and-the-worst/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/310/jos-verstappen-16654_driver_the-russian-vitaly-petrov-i-feel-was-the_1404204.jpg)

> [I think that's a very good point they're bringing into Formula One at the moment, to get rid of all the electronics.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/i-think-that-s-a-very-good-point-they-re-bringing-into-formula-one-at/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/200/jos-verstappen-16654_drive_i-think-that-s-a-very-good-point-they-re_2487792.jpg)

> [Sponsoring is very important for Formula One and, if a driver can help with it, it's a help.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/sponsoring-is-very-important-for-formula-one-and-if-a-driver-can-help/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e9/jos-verstappen-16654_driver_sponsoring-is-very-important-for-formula_2813950.jpg)

## Other authors on Driver

## More by Jos Verstappen

> [Being team-mate to Michael Schumacher at Benetton in my first year of Formula One was certainly a high pressure situation.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/being-team-mate-to-michael-schumacher-at-benetton-in-my-first-year-of/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

> [I am happy that I will be able to drive again and I will also see Eddie Jordan again, as it's been some time…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/i-am-happy-that-i-will-be-able-to-drive-again-and-i-will-also-see/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

> [It takes a little time to return to a Formula One car after 15 months away and to get back in the rhythm again,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/it-takes-a-little-time-to-return-to-a-formula-one-car-after-15-months/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

> [As soon as it rains, I am very good, very, very competitive; when the track dries it is not so easy.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/as-soon-as-it-rains-i-am-very-good-very-very-competitive-when-the/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

> [I'm always responsible and a father, you want the best for your children. You push hard. You have to teach him things of life.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/i-m-always-responsible-and-a-father-you-want-the-best-for-your/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

> [Suzuka is a nice circuit.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/suzuka-is-a-nice-circuit/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

> [As soon as you go off the racing line you go through all the dust and then have to spend time cleaning up your…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/as-soon-as-you-go-off-the-racing-line-you-go-through-all-the-dust-and/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

> [When you only qualify in 18th position, you have to take your chance off the grid.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/when-you-only-qualify-in-18th-position-you-have-to-take-your-chance/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

> [People are asking that question again if Max is being too tough on his equipment, but that's complete nonsense. He can't overdrive, he can't…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/people-are-asking-that-question-again-if-max-is-being-too-tough-on/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

> [But, being away from Formula One for a whole year, I think it's not easy to come back into Formula One because people forget…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/but-being-away-from-formula-one-for-a-whole-year-i-think-it-s-not/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

> [I'm asked to drive touring cars, I'm asked to drive IndyCar, but I think Formula One is much more hi-tech and that's where I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/i-m-asked-to-drive-touring-cars-i-m-asked-to-drive-indycar-but-i/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

> [In some circumstances Max just has to think more. I don't want him to change his driving style.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/in-some-circumstances-max-just-has-to-think-more-i-don-t-want-him-to/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

> [Of course, health is the most important thing, but shutting down the entire economy for months is also not an option. Everyone should use…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/of-course-health-is-the-most-important-thing-but-shutting-down-the/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

> [In F1 everything involves money, but there are other details to work on.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/in-f1-everything-involves-money-but-there-are-other-details-to-work-on/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

> [I don't mind to compete, the age doesn't matter I think, you still have to brake and turn the wheels like everybody else has…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jos-verstappen/i-don-t-mind-to-compete-the-age-doesn-t-matter-i-think-you-still-have/)

[Jos Verstappen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jos-verstappen/)

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