ABU DHABI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Max Verstappen could become only the second driver after Michael Schumacher to win five Formula One titles in a row this weekend but the Red Bull driver was relaxed about iton Thursday.

Neither parent will be in attendance in Abu Dhabi -- father Jos rallying in Africa and mother Sophie staying at home with the dogs -- largely because he had written off his chances earlier in the season and they had made other plans.