In Picture: Max Verstappen and Sophie Kumpen (from Left). Credit: Getty Images
Max Verstappen's mother, Sophie Kumpen, recently shared an interesting insight into her ritual ahead of her son's race weekend. Kumpen, in one of her latest interviews, stated that she lights candles and sends him a message before Verstappen's Formula 1 race.
Verstappen was born on September 30, 1997, in Hasselt, Belgium, to Jos Verstappen and Sophie Kumpen. However, his parents were separated when he was young, and he lived with his father, a former F1 driver.
Kumpen, on the other hand, lived with her daughter, Victoria. However, the Red Bull driver was in constant touch with his mother. Notably, Kumpen is also seen at the paddock, often attending her son's race.
Sophie Kumpen recently attended an interview with Belgian media, RTBF, where she opened up about a unique ritual she follows during Verstappen's race weekend. Here's what she had to say:
