Jos Verstappen: Dutch racing driver
Johannes Franciscus Jos Verstappen (pronounced ; born 4 March 1972) is a Dutch former racing driver.
Some considered Verstappen the most successful Dutch F1 racing driver before he retired.
 Verstappen in 2006 | |
| Born | 4 March 1972 Montfort, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  Dutch |
| Active years | 1994–1998, 2000–2001, 2003 |
| Teams | Benetton, Simtek, Footwork, Tyrrell, Stewart, Arrows and Minardi |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Years | 2008–2009 |
| Teams | Van Merksteijn Motorsport, Aston Martin Racing |
| Best finish | 10th (2008) |
| Class wins | 1 (2008) |
Early career
Verstappen began karting at the age of 8, 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.
At the end of 1991 he started car racing.
Nicknames
During his professional career, Verstappen was nicknamed "Jos the Boss" and "Dutch Devil".
References
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