Red Bull insider challenges widespread Verstappen misconception

Appearing on The Inside Track podcast, Caller stated: "I think a lot of people said it, but he's so misinterpreted across social media and the F1 audience.

The British engineer believes that Verstappen is extremely competitive at work because his only goal is to reach the top step of the podium on Sundays, but outside of that, he is actually a very down-to-earth guy.

"He knows what he wants to do. He wants to win. And so do we. So there's a mutual respect there," he stated.

"But outside from that, you can chat to him about anything. And he's genuinely very incredibly funny, witty, smart. He's switched on. He's a nice guy to work with," he finally added.

Speaking in a recent interview with De Telegraaf, Jonathan Wheatley, who has had the opportunity to work closely with Max Verstappen and, consequently, also with his father Jos at Red Bull, also spoke about the mistaken perception people have of both of them.