Verstappen’s manager only works for Max: 'Am very clear about it'

He has yet to receive an offer from anyone else in the paddock. "No. I am also very clear about that. I will continue to work exclusively for Max. I don't have time for other things either, don't have the energy for it," Vermeulen said in interview with Formule 1 Magazine.

Vermeulen and the Verstappen family have a close relationship. He considers Max not just an acquaintance, but rather a family member and friend. Vermeulen says the bond he has with Max is unique and exceeds what is usually expected of a management. Vermeulen therefore has no intention of working for anyone else; all energy goes into the 'Verstappen LTD'.

As Verstappen's manager, Vermeulen does the contract negotiations with Red Bull, but that is only a very small part of his remit. The Verstappen brand has become so big that it involves a lot more, especially in terms of commerce. That takes a lot of time, so much so that Vermeulen does not have the time to work with an extra client.