CDMX.- The superheroes of the Formula One drivers do not wear capes, they do not have superhuman powers and they are not immortal either, but they are capable of doing the impossible to see them happy.
Under the name of parents, these figures were responsible for transmitting to their children the passion for motorsports for various reasons, whether due to family tradition, because it was their occupation or so that both could spend more time together.
Jos Verstappen, Jan Magnussen, Carlos Sainz, Anthony Hamilton and Antonio Pérez inherited their love of motorsports to their children and/or supported them until they saw them on the path to success, they sacrificed personal goals in order to achieve those of their children, and Throughout this process they never stopped being that support point in bad times.
Now, it is up to the current F1 drivers to replicate those teachings, for example, Sergio Pérez with his four children, Kevin Magnussen and his little girl, as well as Nico Hülkenberg with his baby.
The daring father
In the Sainz family, motorsports are everything.
Carlos Sainz Sr. chose the unconventional path of rallying to test himself behind the wheel and as a leader, since in these tests he is accompanied by a navigator.
In 1987 he won the Spanish Championship and in 1990 and 1992 he won the World Endurance Championship aboard a Toyota. “El Matador” was also crowned in the Dakar Rally in 2010, 2018, 2020 and 2024.
Despite his busy schedule, the Sainz monarch takes advantage of any free space to accompany his son Carlos Sainz Jr. in his F1 races.
The protective father
Jos Verstappen is one of the pillars of the current three-time F1 champion, Max Verstappen, on and off the track. As a father, the Dutchman instilled in his son discipline, the desire to win and to fight for his dreams.
Although he is reserved with displays of affection, Jos is always present in the Red Bull garage supporting “Super Max” through thick and thin.
The Verstappen boss traced his own career in the Grand Circus from 1994 to 2003, then tried himself in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and achieved victory in 2008 within the LMP2 category.
The versatile father
For Kevin Magnussen, motorsport became his lifestyle, as he inherited it from his father.
Jan Magnussen also taught him versatility. From 1995 to 1998 he was part of the McLaren and Stewart teams in Formula One. Afterwards, he moved to Nascar and once again demonstrated his value by quickly adapting to racing cars.
Endurance races became one of his favorites, so he punctually attends the 24 Hours of Le Mans – he shared the seat with his son Kevin in 2021 – and the 24 Hours of Daytona, where he has won victories.
The father who bet everything
The past of Lewis Hamilton’s father, the most successful driver in Formula One, is not related to road courses.
Anthony was the “culprit” of Lewis’ great passion, as he bought him his first kart when he was a child and then became his manager.
To help his son climb the ladder in motorsport, Hamilton mortgaged his house and worked several jobs to cover expenses.
In 2010, both separated due to work issues; However, they reconciled, resumed their family relationship and celebrated the Briton’s seven titles in F1.
The political father
Antonio Pérez dedicates himself to politics full-time in Guadalajara, but does not hide his love for motorsports and the triumphs of his son Sergio Pérez in the Maximum Category.
Toño worked as a taxi driver and mechanic to support his family, and in his free time he got into cars and pressed the accelerator to the floor, acquiring a high sporting level that led him to win the 1987 Marlboro Super Cup.
Checo owes his ability to manage tires to his father, who used to buy used tires from him.
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