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

Raymond Vermeulen has long been Max Verstappen's manager and will remain so for the time being. Vermeulen says he will not look after any other driver's business.

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.