Max Verstappen
Who's this guy?
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Max Verstappen debuted in Formula 1 in 2015 with Toro Rosso at just 17 years old, becoming the youngest driver in F1 history. A year later, he was promoted to Red Bull Racing, winning the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix on his debut for the team — the youngest-ever F1 race winner.
Born in Belgium in 1997 to Dutch former F1 driver Jos Verstappen and Belgian kart racer Sophie Kumpen, Max was raised in the Netherlands and began karting at age 4. He climbed rapidly through the junior categories, bypassing Formula 2 entirely.
With Red Bull, Verstappen developed into one of the sport’s dominant forces. He won his first World Championship in 2021 after a dramatic season finale in Abu Dhabi, then followed it with back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023, setting records for most wins in a season and longest winning streak.
By 2025, Verstappen had over 50 race wins and was the benchmark for consistency and pace, combining aggressive racecraft with a calm, methodical approach to championship campaigns.
Top 10 facts about him
Born September 30, 1997, in Belgium–the youngest F1 champ turned dad.
Welcomed his daughter Lily in May 2025.
Three‑time world champion by age 27.
Known for his quietly fierce racecraft.
From a racing family—dad Jos was an F1 driver.
Prefers keeping public image low‑key.
Repped by Red Bull since junior years.
Loves sim racing as seriously as the real thing.
Fuel‑efficient driving style = consistency.
Fan‑favorite in trolling Hamilton on social media.
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Top 5 facts we wish were true (but are not?)
- # Max refuses to race on Mondays – he calls it his “trophy-polishing day.”
# He’s convinced every track he races on is exactly 0.7 km too short.
# Max practices “overtake yoga” to stay centered during aggressive passes.
# Max insists on only using orange-tinged fuel.
# When asked about rivalries, Max only refers to his competition as “other Max.”
Go-Carts
2001
F3 Debut
2014
F2 Debut
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F1 Debut
2015
1st Race Win
2016
Max Verstappen debuted in Formula 1 in 2015 with Toro Rosso at just 17 years old, becoming the youngest driver in F1 history. A year later, he was promoted to Red Bull Racing, winning the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix on his debut for the team — the youngest-ever F1 race winner.
Born in Belgium in 1997 to Dutch former F1 driver Jos Verstappen and Belgian kart racer Sophie Kumpen, Max was raised in the Netherlands and began karting at age 4. He climbed rapidly through the junior categories, bypassing Formula 2 entirely.
With Red Bull, Verstappen developed into one of the sport’s dominant forces. He won his first World Championship in 2021 after a dramatic season finale in Abu Dhabi, then followed it with back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023, setting records for most wins in a season and longest winning streak.
By 2025, Verstappen had over 50 race wins and was the benchmark for consistency and pace, combining aggressive racecraft with a calm, methodical approach to championship campaigns.Born September 30, 1997, in Belgium–the youngest F1 champ turned dad.
Welcomed his daughter Lily in May 2025.
Three‑time world champion by age 27.
Known for his quietly fierce racecraft.
From a racing family—dad Jos was an F1 driver.
Prefers keeping public image low‑key.
Repped by Red Bull since junior years.
Loves sim racing as seriously as the real thing.
Fuel‑efficient driving style = consistency.
Fan‑favorite in trolling Hamilton on social media.
# Max refuses to race on Mondays – he calls it his “trophy-polishing day.”
# He’s convinced every track he races on is exactly 0.7 km too short.
# Max practices “overtake yoga” to stay centered during aggressive passes.
# Max insists on only using orange-tinged fuel.
# When asked about rivalries, Max only refers to his competition as “other Max.”
Max Verstappen
Team
Country
Podiums
Points
Grand Prix entered
World Championships
Highest Race Finish
Highest Grid position
Date of birth
Place of birth
Max Verstappen
Netherlands
118
230
223
4
1 (x65)
1 (x44)
30/09/1997
Hasselt, Belgium