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Quiet mentorship wins Verstappen new title: 'Dad of all rookies'
©RedBull Phillip van Osten
13/12/2025 at 13:0613/12/2025 at 11:39 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. In an F1 paddock often defined by fierce rivalries and ruthless competition, an unexpected storyline emerged this season: four-time world champion Max Verstappen quietly becoming a guiding presence for the sport’s newest generation. According to Mercedes young gun Kimi Antonelli, the Red Bull driver’s behind-the-scenes encouragement has earned him an affectionate nickname among the grid’s newcomers – the “dad of the rookies”. Antonelli’s reflections, echoed by fellow apprentice Gabriel Bortoleto, paint a picture of a champion using his experience not to intimidate, but...
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