Max Verstappen got in a fight with his father and was later arrested by …
Jos Verstappen, the father of Red Bull driver Max, was arrested following a fight in Holland.
Dutch police confirmed to Press Association Sport the former Benetton and Minardi driver had been arrested after refusing to leave in the wake of a fight.
A spokesman added that Jos Verstappen had been “set free” later in the same evening.
Jos Verstappen made the podium twice during a F1 career which spanned nine years, with 19-year-old son Max having already made seven.
Dutch broadcaster 1Limburg quoted a police spokesman as saying: “A man with significant injuries refused.”
Newspaper Algemeen Dagblad are reporting that Jos Verstappen was the victim in an attack at Beach Club South Course in Roermond.
“He was waiting to be picked up. If you are a victim, why do you have to leave?” his lawyer
Dad Jos is a regular at F1 events as he follows his wonder driver offspring around the world.
He came fifth in the season opener in Australia last week.
Jos Verstappen made 106 starts in F1, mainly for backmarker teams, but managed to score 17 points during his nine year career.
