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Max's grandfather Frans Verstappen dies
Nov.19 Brazil GP winner Max Verstappen's grandfather has died. 1Limburg, as well as other Dutch news sources, are confirming that Frans Verstappen, who is Jos Verstappen's father, died of cancer in a hospice at the age of 72. Frans was reportedly admitted earlier in November. Jos, Max and Frans had a difficult relationship. In 2016, Frans even accused Jos, a former Formula 1 driver, of assault. However, Frans remained a strong supporter of his grandson, telling 1Limburg earlier this year that the Red Bull-Honda driver's success gives him "goosebumps". His death comes just days after Verstappen, 22, won at Interlagos. "Joy and sorrow are often close together," Max said...
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