Jos Verstappen, Max Verstappen’s father, suffers rollover crash in Belgian rally
Former Formula One driver Jos Verstappen, father of reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen, was involved in a frightening rollover crash during the Rallye de Wallonie in Belgium—but escaped without injury.
The 54-year-old Dutchman was competing in the popular rally event when his Škoda rally car lost control and veered off the road, reportedly striking a tree before flipping over. The violent impact caused extensive damage to the vehicle and forced Verstappen and his co-driver to retire immediately from the race.
The incident occurred during one of the rally’s special stages, where narrow roads and high speeds often leave little margin for error. According to event organizers, Verstappen’s car rolled after the collision, scattering debris across the stage and bringing his race to an abrupt end.
Despite the severity of the crash, both Verstappen and his co-driver walked away unharmed. Officials confirmed shortly afterward that “the crew is OK, but the car is badly damaged”, highlighting both the danger of the accident and the effectiveness of modern rally safety systems.
Eyewitness reports and local media suggested that Verstappen lost control while navigating a turn, causing the car to hit a tree before overturning. The dramatic nature of the crash raised immediate concerns, but those fears were quickly eased when confirmation emerged that neither occupant sustained injuries.
Verstappen later reassured fans that he was “all good,” underlining what many have described as a fortunate escape given the scale of the incident.




