Max Emilian Verstappen is a Belgian racing driver known for his exceptional talent and achievements in Formula One.
His career, marked by multiple World Championships for racing drivers and record-breaking achievements, established him as one of the top drivers in the sport.
Verstappen’s success with Red Bull Racing has cemented his status as a top contender in the racing world.
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- Full name: Max Emilian Verstappen
- Stage name: Max Verstappen
- Date of birth: September 30, 1997
- Age: 26 years old
- Place of birth: Hasselt, Belgium
- Belgian nationality
- Occupation: Racing driver
- Height: 1.81 m
- Parents: Jos Verstappen and Sophie Kumpen
- Siblings: 1, Victoria Jane Verstappen
- Girlfriend: Kelly Piquet (2021–)
- Children: None
- Dating relationship
- Net worth: $90 million
Early life and education
Max Emilian Verstappen was born on 30 September 1997 in Hasselt, Belgium, to Jos Verstappen, a former Formula One driver, and Sophie Kumpen, a former karting champion.
He has a sister, Victoria Jane Verstappen. Although details about his early life and education are scarce, growing up in a family that pursued motorsport laid the foundation for his racing career.
Career
Max Emilian Verstappen’s career can be divided into three important stages:
Karting Domination
Starting at the age of 7, Verstappen quickly demonstrated his extraordinary talent in karting, winning multiple Belgian championships and the prestigious WSK World Series. By the age of 15, he had become the youngest ever KZ World Champion.
The meteoric rise of Formula One
Verstappen made history in Formula 1 by becoming the youngest driver ever at the age of 17 and soon won the title of youngest points-scoring driver.
At the age of 18, he made headlines again when he became the youngest winner of the race. His aggressive racing style and impressive overtaking maneuvers quickly earned him a large fan base.
Reign like world champion
Verstappen’s tenure at Red Bull Racing, which began in 2016, has been marked by unprecedented success.
He won his first world title in a dramatic finale of the 2021 season and defended his title in 2022 with a record number of victories.
As of 2023, he is a three-time World Champion, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest drivers in Formula 1 history.
Awards and appointments
Win
- Three Formula 1 Drivers’ World Championships: 2021, 2022, 2023
- Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year
- (Multiple) ESPY Awards: Likely in categories like Best Driver and Best Record-Breaking Performance
Nominations
- Laureus World Sportsman of the Year: Nominated in 2022 (won), 2023 and 2024
Additional Awards
- Holds several Formula 1 records, including:
- Most wins in a season
- Most podium finishes in a season
- Most consecutive wins
- Most consecutive pole positions
Social Media
- Instagram name: @maxverstappen1
- Facebook Name: Max Verstappen
- Twitter Username: @Max33Verstappen
Personal life
Max Emilian Verstappen is currently dating Kelly Piquet, a Brazilian model and daughter of three-time F1 world champion Nelson Piquet.
Despite his public relationship, Verstappen is known to keep his private life private and focuses only on his racing career in interviews.
Net asset value
Max Emilian Verstappen has an estimated net worth of $90 million. In addition to his racing achievements, he has demonstrated business acumen and investment skills, which have contributed to his massive fortune.
