Max Verstappen

Dutch Formula 1 driver who became the youngest race winner in F1 history and dominated the sport with four consecutive world championships from 2021-2024

Max Emilian Verstappen was born in Hasselt, Belgium in 1997, son of former F1 driver Jos Verstappen, and became the youngest driver in Formula 1 history when he debuted for Toro Rosso in Australia 2015 aged 17 years and 166 days. He moved to Red Bull Racing in 2016 and won on his debut for the team at the Spanish Grand Prix — becoming the youngest race winner in F1 history at 18 years and 227 days. He drove for Toro Rosso (2015–2016) and Red Bull (2016–present). He won 4 consecutive World Championships in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. His 2023 season — 19 wins from 22 races — is the most dominant single season in F1 history, breaking Schumacher's record of 13 wins. He won 63 Grand Prix across 210 starts, accumulating 2,851 points. His 2021 title — decided at the final lap of the final race in Abu Dhabi in controversial circumstances — was the most dramatic championship conclusion since 2008. His racecraft, ability to manage tyres and defensive driving style drew both admiration and criticism for its aggression. His dominance has drawn comparisons with Schumacher's Ferrari era and Vettel's 2011–2013 Red Bull period. At 27 he has already won more championships than Lauda, Prost and Senna. Verstappen's pursuit of a fifth consecutive title in 2025 fell agonisingly short. After trailing the championship lead by more than 100 points in August, he won six of the final nine races - including the Abu Dhabi finale from pole - to finish just two points behind Lando Norris, with eight wins in total across the season.

Aggressive wheel-to-wheel racing, exceptional racecraft, late braking

Generational talent who broke multiple F1 records and dominated the sport

• F1 World Champion 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (Red Bull)
• 71 race wins
• Youngest F1 race winner in history
• Most wins in a single season 19 (2023)