Date of Birth: September 30, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Date of Death: [Not applicable]
Biography
Max Emilian Verstappen, born on September 30, 1997, in Hasselt, Belgium, is a Dutch-Belgian Formula 1 driver who races under the Dutch flag. He is the son of former Formula 1 driver Jos Verstappen and Belgian karting champion Sophie Kumpen. Max began karting at an early age and quickly climbed the ranks, showing immense talent and earning multiple championships. In 2015, Verstappen made his Formula 1 debut with Scuderia Toro Rosso at the Australian Grand Prix, making history as the youngest driver to compete in Formula 1 at 17 years old. His aggressive driving style and exceptional skill quickly caught the attention of the Red Bull Racing team, which promoted him in 2016. Max made an immediate impact by winning the Spanish Grand Prix, becoming the youngest winner in Formula 1 history at 18 years old. Over the following years, Max has cemented his status as one of the top drivers in the sport, consistently competing for wins and podiums. Known for his fearless overtakes and strategic acumen, Verstappen has become a fan favorite and a key figure for Red Bull Racing.
5 Interesting Facts about Max Verstappen
1. Max Verstappen holds the record for being the youngest driver to start a Formula 1 race at 17 years and 166 days old.
2. He is also the youngest driver to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix, achieving this feat at the age of 18 years and 228 days.
3. Verstappen has dual nationality, Dutch and Belgian, but races under the Dutch flag.
4. He was named Laureus World Sports Award Breakthrough of the Year in 2016.
5. Max Verstappen is known for his aggressive driving style, which has earned him both praise and criticism within the racing community.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Max Verstappen
1. “I don’t see it as pressure. I see it as motivation. I’m very motivated to win races and championships.”
2. “For me, it doesn’t matter where I drive as long as I’m in a good car.”
3. “You always want to win. That’s why you’re in Formula 1.”
4. “You always have to believe in yourself and that’s the most important thing.”
5. “In the end, it’s always yourself who makes the decision.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Max Verstappen’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $60 million.
Children
As of now, Max Verstappen does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Max Verstappen Official Website](https://www.verstappen.nl
2. [Max Verstappen on Formula 1](https://www.formula1.com/en/drivers/max-verstappen.html
3. [Max Verstappen on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/maxverstappen1/
4. [Max Verstappen on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Verstappen
5. [Red Bull Racing](https://www.redbull.com/int-en/redbullracing/drivers/max-verstappen
