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Max Verstappen
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Verstappen at the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix
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Max Emilian Verstappen
30 September 1997 Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium
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| Partner(s) | Kelly Piquet (2020–present) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Awards | Full list |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  Dutch |
| Car number | 33 (2015–2021) 1 (2022–2025) 3 (2026) |
| Entries | 214 (214 starts) |
| Championships | 4 (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) |
| Wins | 64 |
| Podiums | 115 |
| Career points | 3110.5 |
| Pole positions | 42 |
| Fastest laps | 33 |
| First entry | 2015 Australian Grand Prix |
| First win | 2016 Spanish Grand Prix |
| Last win | 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 2025 Singapore Grand Prix |
| 2025 position | 2nd (421 pts) |
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| Masters of F3 | |
Max Emilian Verstappen (born 30 September 1997) is a talented Dutch racing driver who competes in Formula One for Red Bull Racing. He has won four Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles in a row, from 2021 to 2024. Max has won many races during his career.
Born in Hasselt, Belgium, Max grew up in Maaseik. His father, Jos Verstappen, was also a Formula One driver, and his mother, Sophie Kumpen, was a kart racer. Max started karting at a young age and quickly became very successful. He then moved into junior racing categories.
At just 17 years old, Max joined the Toro Rosso team in 2015, becoming the youngest driver ever to start a Formula One race. He quickly showed his skill, scoring points in his first season. In 2016, he moved to the main Red Bull team. In his very first race with Red Bull, the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, he won, making him the youngest driver ever to win a Formula One Grand Prix at 18 years old.
Max won his first championship in 2021 after an exciting final race against Lewis Hamilton. He then won two more titles in 2022 and 2023, breaking many records. In 2024, he secured his fourth championship. In 2025, he finished second in a close championship battle.
Max holds several Formula One records, including the most wins in a single season (19) and the most consecutive wins (10). He also enjoys sim racing and has his own racing team, Verstappen Racing. In 2024, he was recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
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Max Verstappen's Early Life
Max Emilian Verstappen was born in Hasselt, Belgium, on September 30, 1997. His parents are Jos Verstappen and Sophie Kumpen. Max has a younger sister named Victoria, and three younger half-siblings.
Racing runs in Max's family! His father, Jos, was a Formula One driver, and his mother, Sophie, was a kart racer. Even his cousin, Anthony Kumpen, is a successful endurance racer. Max went to school in Maaseik but later had a private tutor. He sometimes left school early to go to races with his dad.
Junior Racing Career
Karting Success (2005–2013)
Max started racing karts when he was just four years old. By age seven, he was competing in championships. He quickly became a champion in his home province of Limburg, Belgium, in 2005 and 2006.
In 2007, he moved up to the Rotax Max Mini Max class. He won both the Rotax Max Challenge Belgium and the Dutch Championship. In 2008, driving a CRG kart, he won more Belgian and Benelux championships. He continued his winning streak in 2009, defending his Mini Max titles.
From 2010, Max started racing internationally. He joined the CRG factory team. He competed against future Formula One drivers like Alexander Albon and Esteban Ocon. In 2010, he won the WSK Euro Series and the WSK World Series. He also won the WSK Nations Cup. In 2011, he won the WSK Euro Series again.
In 2012, Max joined the Intrepid Driver Program. He won the WSK Master Series and the South Garda Winter Cup in the KF2 class. He also competed in the World Championship in the KF1 class.
His 2013 season was truly amazing. At 15, he won three CIK-FIA championships in one year. This included two European Championships and a World Championship. He became the youngest driver ever to win the gearbox World Championship.
Formula 3 Racing (2014)
Max first tried formula racing in August 2013. He tested several Formula Renault 2.0 cars. In December 2013, he tested a Dallara F311 Formula Three car. He was faster than many experienced drivers.
In January 2014, Max made his official debut in the Florida Winter Series. He won two races in this series.
Later in 2014, Max competed in the 2014 FIA Formula 3 European Championship for Van Amersfoort Racing. At just sixteen, he won ten races, including six in a row. He became the youngest race winner and pole-sitter in Formula Three history. He finished third overall in the championship.
Formula One Career
Max's journey to Formula One was very fast. During the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix, he took part in a practice session. This was part of his preparation for a full-time seat with Toro Rosso in 2015. At 17 years and three days old, Max became the youngest person ever to take part in a Formula One race weekend.
Starting with Toro Rosso (2015–2016)
In 2015, Max joined Toro Rosso as a full-time driver. His teammate was Carlos Sainz. In his first race, the 2015 Australian Grand Prix, he became the youngest driver to start a World Championship race. In the next race in Malaysia, he finished seventh. This made him the youngest driver to score Formula One points.
At the 2015 Monaco Grand Prix, Max had a high-speed crash. He was given a penalty for causing the accident. Despite this, he continued to score points regularly. He finished fourth twice, in Hungary and the United States. At the end of 2015, Max won three awards: "Rookie of the Year," "Personality of the Year," and "Action of the Year."
Max started the 2016 season with Toro Rosso again. He finished sixth in Bahrain, scoring the team's first points at that track.
Joining Red Bull Racing (2016–Present)
Youngest Grand Prix Winner (2016)
On May 5, 2016, Max was promoted to the main Red Bull team. He replaced Daniil Kvyat and became teammates with Daniel Ricciardo. In his very first race for Red Bull, the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, Max qualified fourth. He took the lead during the race and held off Kimi Räikkönen to win! This made him the youngest driver ever to win a Formula One Grand Prix, at 18 years and 228 days old.
He continued to perform well, achieving six top-five finishes and four podiums in his first eight races with Red Bull.
At the 2016 Belgian Grand Prix, Max was criticized for his aggressive driving style. Formula One director Charlie Whiting gave him a "gentle warning." Later, new rules were introduced to prevent drivers from moving under braking.
At the 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix, in a very wet race, Max started fourth. He made many amazing overtakes in the final laps to finish third. His performance was highly praised by many, including Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
Growing Stronger (2017–2018)
In 2017, Max faced many mechanical problems and crashes in the first part of the season. However, he had a strong finish to the year. He won his second Formula One race at the 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix, passing Lewis Hamilton for the lead. He also won his third race at the 2017 Mexican Grand Prix.
The start of 2018 was also challenging, with Max involved in incidents in several races. He crashed in qualifying in Bahrain and collided with Lewis Hamilton in the race. In China, he collided with Sebastian Vettel while trying to overtake. In Azerbaijan, he had a crash with his teammate Daniel Ricciardo.
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After these incidents, Max bounced back. He finished third in Spain, his first podium of the season. In Monaco, he crashed in practice and had to start from the back. He still managed to finish ninth, showing his skill.
Max had a much stronger second half of 2018. He finished third in Canada and second in France. At Red Bull's home track in Austria, he won his fourth career race.
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He achieved more podiums in Belgium, Singapore, and Japan. In the 2018 United States Grand Prix, he started 18th and finished second! He won his fifth race in Mexico. At the 2018 Brazilian Grand Prix, he had a disagreement with Esteban Ocon after a collision, which led to a penalty from the FIA. Max finished the season in fourth place with two wins and eleven podiums.
Dominating Teammates (2019–2020)
In 2019, Red Bull started using Honda engines. Max's new teammate was Pierre Gasly. Max started the season with a third-place finish in Australia. He continued to get strong results, including a podium in Spain. In Monaco, he finished fourth after a penalty.
In Austria, Max had a poor start but fought his way back to win the race. This was the first Honda-powered victory since 2006. He won again in the wet German Grand Prix. In Hungary, he achieved his first ever pole position.
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Later in 2019, Alexander Albon became his teammate. Max had some retirements but also secured more podiums. He took his second pole position in Brazil and won the race. He finished the 2019 season in third place with three wins and nine podiums.
Max continued with Red Bull in 2020. He had some early retirements due to car issues. However, he showed great skill, like recovering from a crash on the way to the grid in Hungary to finish second. He won the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone.
He achieved several second and third-place finishes throughout the season. He finished second at the 2020 Russian Grand Prix, his seventh podium of 2020. He ended the 2020 season in third place with two wins and eleven podiums.
First World Champion Title (2021)
Max won his first F1 championship in 2021. He started strong, taking pole position in Bahrain and battling Lewis Hamilton for the win. He won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after passing both Hamilton and his teammate Sergio Pérez.
The championship battle with Hamilton was very close. Max won in Monaco, taking the lead in the championship for the first time. He had a tyre failure in Azerbaijan, but Hamilton also made a mistake, so Max kept his lead.
Max won the French Grand Prix and then two more races in Austria, including his first career grand slam. This means he took pole position, led every lap, set the fastest lap, and won the race.
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At the 2021 British Grand Prix, Max was involved in a high-speed collision with Hamilton. He was taken to the hospital for checks but was later discharged. Hamilton won the race, closing the championship gap. Max then won his home race, the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix, taking the championship lead back.
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He continued to win in the United States and Mexico, extending his lead. The championship came down to the final race in Abu Dhabi, where Max and Hamilton were tied on points. Max qualified on pole but lost the lead at the start. After a late safety car, Max, on fresher tires, passed Hamilton on the very last lap to win the race and his first World Drivers' Championship!
Defending the Championship (2022)
In 2022, Max chose to race with the number 1 as the reigning world champion. He had some early retirements but quickly found his winning form. He won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and then three races in a row: Emilia Romagna, Miami, and Spain. This put him in the championship lead.
He continued to win in Azerbaijan and Canada. Despite some car damage in Britain, he kept pushing. He won the sprint race in Austria but finished second in the main race.
Max then went on an incredible winning streak, taking five victories in a row. He won in France, Hungary, Belgium, his home race in the Netherlands, and Italy. His winning streak ended in Singapore, where he started eighth and finished seventh. However, at the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix, he won from pole position. This victory secured his second World Drivers' Championship with four races still to go!
He won three of the remaining four races, including his 15th victory of the year in Abu Dhabi. This broke the record for most wins in a season. He won the championship with a record-breaking 454 points.
Record-Breaking Third Title (2023)
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Max continued with Red Bull in 2023. He started the season with a win in Bahrain. Despite starting 15th in Saudi Arabia, he finished second. He won in Australia and finished second in Azerbaijan.
Then, Max began an amazing record-breaking winning streak. He started ninth in Miami but won the race. He then won four more races in a row from pole position: Monaco, Spain, Canada (Red Bull's 100th victory), and Austria.
He continued his dominance, winning in Britain, Hungary, and Belgium. He won his home race in the Netherlands and then in Italy. This victory marked his tenth consecutive win, breaking Sebastian Vettel's record from 2013. His winning streak ended in Singapore, where he finished fifth. However, he went on to win the remaining seven races of the season. His victory in Japan helped Red Bull win their sixth Constructors' Championship.
Max secured his third World Drivers' Championship title at the Qatar sprint race. He won the main race from pole. He won in the United States, Mexico, and São Paulo. He also won in Las Vegas and the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This was his 19th win of the year, breaking his own record from 2022. He scored an incredible 575 points, more than double his closest rival.
Fourth Title Despite Challenges (2024)
Max started the 2024 season with a grand slam in Bahrain and another win in Saudi Arabia. His nine-race winning streak ended with a retirement in Australia due to a brake issue. He quickly bounced back with wins in Japan and China. He also won sprint races in China and Miami.
He matched Ayrton Senna's record of eight consecutive pole positions at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and won the race. His pole streak ended in Monaco, where he finished sixth.
Max won his 60th race in Canada and then won in Spain. In Austria, he collided with Lando Norris and finished fifth after a penalty. He finished second in Britain and fifth in Hungary. He recovered to fourth in Belgium after an engine penalty.
At his home race in the Netherlands, he finished second to Norris. He had some challenging races in Italy and Azerbaijan. In Singapore, he expressed strong frustration about his car's performance, which led to a discussion with the FIA about his comments. He later shared his thoughts with the media outside the official press conference.
He won the sprint in the United States and finished third in the main race. In Mexico, he received penalties for his driving during a battle with Norris, finishing sixth.
I mean honestly [Russell and Norris] could have got a 10-second penalty and [Verstappen] could have won by 30 seconds but it didn't matter. He was so calm about it; he was calculating. Every time he made a passing move. I mean he was exemplary. For me, this was a masterclass of how a racing driver reaches the pinnacle of his career and becomes a four-time World Champion.
At the 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix, Max started 17th due to an engine penalty. In a rain-affected race, he made incredible overtakes and won by a large margin. This performance was highly praised by many. By finishing ahead of Norris in Las Vegas, Max secured his fourth world title with two races left. He won eight Grands Prix in total in 2024. He won in Qatar, despite a penalty in qualifying. He became the first driver to win a title driving for a third-placed team in the World Constructors' Championship since 1983.
Runner-up in a Close Battle (2025)
In 2025, Red Bull faced strong competition from McLaren. Max finished second in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. He had some struggles with his car in China. He then achieved a surprise pole position and victory at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, holding off both McLaren drivers. This win was widely praised as one of his best.
He finished sixth in Bahrain and second in Saudi Arabia after a penalty. He took pole in Miami but finished fourth in the main race.
Max won the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix with an amazing first-lap overtake on Oscar Piastri. He finished fourth in Monaco and tenth in Spain after a penalty. He finished second in Canada. In Austria, he retired after a collision. He admitted his fifth title challenge was very difficult at that point.
He took pole in Britain but spun during a safety car restart in wet conditions, finishing fifth. He won the sprint in Belgium and finished fourth in the Grand Prix. He finished second to Piastri in the Netherlands.
Max set the fastest qualifying lap in Formula One history in Italy and won the Grand Prix. He won in Azerbaijan and finished second in Singapore. He won both the sprint and main race in the United States. He recovered to third in Mexico. In São Paulo, he started from the pit lane and climbed to third. He won in Las Vegas, moving level on points with Piastri. He won in Qatar, bringing him closer to championship leader Norris. He won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his eighth win of the year. He finished the season just two points behind Norris, who won the Drivers' Championship.
New Regulations (2026)
For the 2026 season, Max is partnered with Isack Hadjar. He chose to run with the number 3 on his car. He had a crash in qualifying in Australia but recovered to sixth. In China, he had an engine-related retirement. Ahead of the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, Max had a disagreement with a journalist regarding questions about a previous race. After finishing eighth in Japan, he mentioned he was thinking about retiring after the 2026 season. He finished fifth in both the sprint and main race in Miami.
Driver Profile
Qualifying Speed and Consistency
After Max's first pole position in 2019, former Formula One World Champion Nico Rosberg called him the fastest driver in Formula One. Rosberg said Max's pure speed helped him get pole position even when his car wasn't the fastest.
In 2019, former champion Jenson Button said he believes Max is the fastest driver ever in an F1 car. Helmut Marko, an advisor for Red Bull, also stated that Max is the fastest driver Red Bull has ever had.
In 2021, three-time champion Jackie Stewart agreed that Max is the fastest. Peter Windsor, a Formula One journalist, highlighted Max's amazing ability to change direction quickly in high-speed corners. He explained that Max has an natural feel for the car. After winning his fourth title in 2024, many experts agreed that Max is the best driver in F1. His pole lap at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix was called one of the greatest ever.
Dominance Over Teammates
Former Formula One driver Eddie Irvine praised Max, saying he is "by far the most dominant team leader on the grid." Irvine noted that Max's teammates have not been able to match his performance. Jenson Button also said that he doesn't think any driver has dominated their teammates like Max has in a long time.
Journalist Scott Mitchell explained that Max drives mostly by instinct. This comes from many years of training. Even with data, his teammates could see where he was faster, but they couldn't understand how he was faster. This is because Max's skill comes from his deep understanding and feel for the car.
Helmut Marko said that Max's progress has made him much faster than his former teammate Daniel Ricciardo. Marko noted that Max sometimes slides more but still manages to keep his tires in good condition.
Natural Talent
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After his first Formula One win, three-time World Drivers' Champion Niki Lauda called Max the "talent of the century." Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said Max is the best driver they have ever seen in one of their cars.
Gerhard Berger and Jenson Button both said that Max has the most natural talent in Formula One. Two-time champion Fernando Alonso also commented that Max is "one step ahead" of everyone else. Karun Chandhok compared Max's determined racing style to seven-time champion Michael Schumacher. By 2025, many in Formula One considered Max the best driver in the world.
Rivalries
Lewis Hamilton
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Max's most famous rivalry is with Lewis Hamilton. Their battle for the 2021 title was very exciting. They swapped the lead many times and had several incidents on track. The championship was decided on the final lap of the last race in Abu Dhabi, where Max passed Hamilton to win.
Charles Leclerc
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Charles Leclerc is another of Max's rivals. Their rivalry started in karting but has grown into mutual respect. Their races are often described as clean and fair. Max has said he trusts Leclerc's racing ability. They battled for the championship at the start of 2022.
Racecraft
Max has received much praise for his driving. However, he has also faced criticism for some of his aggressive moves. After the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, former driver Martin Brundle noted that Max's car control and cleverness sometimes make it hard to tell if a move is just hard racing or a rule-breaking foul.
After a strong first half of the 2022 season, journalist David Tremayne said Max had reached a new level. He suggested that winning his first title made Max more relaxed.
Following the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix, Max received penalties for his driving during a battle with Lando Norris. Many compared his determined attitude to legendary drivers like Senna and Schumacher. Max later commented on what he felt was unfair media bias.
Fan Support
Max has a huge fanbase around the world, especially in the Netherlands. His fans are often called the Orange Army because orange is the national color of the Netherlands. Many races in Europe have special Verstappen grandstands for thousands of Dutch fans.
In 2021, Max was voted the most popular Formula One driver in a worldwide survey. The fan-made song "Super Max!" became very popular after his 2021 championship win.
Other Racing Activities
Sportscar Racing
Max has tested different types of race cars. In 2022, he drove a Honda NSX-GT Super GT car. In 2024, he drove a Ferrari 296 GT3 at a test. The team principal said Max was driving "on a different level" compared to other drivers.
In November 2024, Max tested an Acura ARX-06 prototype car. He said he wants to compete in famous endurance races like the 24 Hours of Daytona and Le Mans.
In May 2025, he tested a Ferrari 296 GT3 at the Nürburgring. He reportedly set a very fast lap time. He later received a special license to compete in top-level endurance racing.
In September 2025, Max made his GT3 race debut and won! He drove a Ferrari 296 GT3 for Emil Frey Racing. This made him the first defending Formula One World Champion to race in another series since Keke Rosberg in 1983.
In 2026, he took part in another Nürburgring race, driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo. He achieved pole position and won the race with his teammates, but the team was later disqualified for using too many tires.
Sim Racing
Max also enjoys sim racing in his free time. He believes it helps him with his real-life racing. Since 2015, he has been a member of Team Redline, a professional sim racing team. In March 2026, he rebranded the team to Verstappen Sim Racing.
Max has won several big iRacing events. He won the Spa 24 Special Event in 2019. He also won the Petit Le Mans Special Event in 2020. In 2024, he won the Daytona 24 Special Event and the Nürburgring 24 Special Event. He completed a perfect season of 24-hour special events that year.
Max also competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual on rFactor 2. He described the 2023 event as a "clown show" after a technical issue forced him to retire from the lead.
Verstappen Racing
In 2022, Max founded his own racing team called Verstappen.com Racing. This team supports his father Jos in rallying and Thierry Vermeulen in other racing series. In 2023, the project expanded to include GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup and Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters races with Ferrari.
In 2025, Verstappen.com Racing made its debut as a standalone team in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup. They won the Gold Cup at the 24 Hours of Spa.
In 2026, the team rebranded to Verstappen Racing. They switched to Mercedes-AMG cars and will compete in the GT World Challenge Europe. Max and his team will also make their 24 Hours of Nürburgring debut.
Personal Life
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Max has both Dutch and Belgian citizenship. He chose to race with a Dutch license. He has said he "feels more Dutch" because he spent more time with his father growing up. He also grew up in Maaseik, a Belgian town near the Dutch border. In 2022, Max said he appreciates both sides and is "half-half." He speaks Dutch, English, and German.
He got his road driving license on his 18th birthday, after already racing in Formula One for over a year! Max moved to Monaco in October 2015 and has lived there since. He bought a Dassault Falcon 900EX aircraft in 2020. In 2025, he bought a yacht and later sold his old plane to buy a newer Dassault Falcon 8X.
Max supports the Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven football clubs. In 2022, he was honored as an Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau for his racing achievements. Max has been dating Brazilian-Dutch model Kelly Piquet since October 2020. They had their first daughter in April 2025.
Awards and Honours
Formula One
- Formula One World Drivers' Championship: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- DHL Fastest Lap Award: 2022, 2023
- FIA Action of the Year: 2015, 2016, 2019, 2025
- FIA Rookie of the Year: 2015
- FIA Personality of the Year: 2015, 2016, 2017
- Lorenzo Bandini Trophy: 2016
- Overtake Award: 2025
Other Awards
- Time 100: 2024
- Laureus World Sportsman of the Year: 2022
- Dutch Sportsman of the Year: 2016, 2021, 2022
- Autosport International Racing Driver Award: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Best Driver ESPY Award: 2023, 2024, 2025
- FIA Action of the Year: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2025
- Autosport Awards Rookie of the Year: 2015
- Autosport Awards Moment of the Year: 2024
Orders and Special Awards
Netherlands
Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau (2022)
Racing Records
Racing Career Summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
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| 2014 | Florida Winter Series | N/A | 12 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| FIA Formula 3 European Championship | Van Amersfoort Racing | 33 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 411 | 3rd | |
| Macau Grand Prix | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | N/A | 7th | ||
| Zandvoort Masters | Motopark | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | N/A | 1st | |
| Formula One | Scuderia Toro Rosso | Test driver | |||||||
| 2015 | Formula One | Scuderia Toro Rosso | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 12th |
| 2016 | Formula One | Scuderia Toro Rosso | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 5th |
| Red Bull Racing | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | ||||
| 2017 | Formula One | Red Bull Racing | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 168 | 6th |
| 2018 | Formula One | Aston Martin Red Bull Racing | 21 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 249 | 4th |
| 2019 | Formula One | Aston Martin Red Bull Racing | 21 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 278 | 3rd |
| 2020 | Formula One | Aston Martin Red Bull Racing | 17 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 214 | 3rd |
| 2021 | Formula One | Red Bull Racing Honda | 22 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 395.5 | 1st |
| 2022 | Formula One | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 22 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 454 | 1st |
| 2023 | Formula One | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 22 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 575 | 1st |
| 2024 | Formula One | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 24 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 437 | 1st |
| 2025 | Formula One | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 24 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 421 | 2nd |
| Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie – Cup 3 | Lionspeed GP | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | NC† | |
| Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie – SP9 | Emil Frey Racing | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | N/A | NC† | |
| 2026 | Formula One | Oracle Red Bull Racing | -19 | -7 | -6 | -3 | -12 | 8* | 8th* |
| Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie – SP9 | Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | N/A | NC† | |
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† As Verstappen was a guest driver, he was ineligible for championship points.
* Season still in progress.
Complete FIA Formula 3 European Championship Results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | DC | Points |
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| 2014 | Van Amersfoort Racing | Volkswagen | SIL 1 Ret |
SIL 2 5 |
SIL 3 2 |
HOC 1 Ret |
HOC 2 DNS |
HOC 3 1 |
PAU 1 3 |
PAU 2 Ret |
PAU 3 Ret |
HUN 1 Ret |
HUN 2 16 |
HUN 3 4 |
SPA 1 1 |
SPA 2 1 |
SPA 3 1 |
NOR 1 1 |
NOR 2 1 |
NOR 3 1 |
MSC 1 3 |
MSC 2 Ret |
MSC 3 2 |
RBR 1 5 |
RBR 2 4 |
RBR 3 12 |
NÜR 1 1 |
NÜR 2 Ret |
NÜR 3 3 |
IMO 1 Ret |
IMO 2 2 |
IMO 3 1 |
HOC 1 1 |
HOC 2 5 |
HOC 3 6 |
3rd | 411 |
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Complete Macau Grand Prix Results
| Year | Team | Car | Qualifying | Quali Race | Main race | Ref |
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| 2014 | Van Amersfoort Racing |
Dallara F312 | 3rd | DNF | 7th |
Complete Formula One Results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap; superscript indicates point-scoring sprint position)
| Year | Entrant | Chassis | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | WDC | Points |
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| 2014 | Scuderia Toro Rosso | Toro Rosso STR9 | Renault Energy F1-2014 1.6 V6 t | AUS | MAL | BHR | CHN | ESP | MON | CAN | AUT | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | SIN | JPN TD |
RUS | USA TD |
BRA TD |
ABU | – | – | |||||
| 2015 | Scuderia Toro Rosso | Toro Rosso STR10 | Renault Energy F1-2015 1.6 V6 t | AUS Ret |
MAL 7 |
CHN 17  |
BHR Ret |
ESP 11 |
MON Ret |
CAN 15 |
AUT 8 |
GBR Ret |
HUN 4 |
BEL 8 |
ITA 12 |
SIN 8 |
JPN 9 |
RUS 10 |
USA 4 |
MEX 9 |
BRA 9 |
ABU 16 |
12th | 49 | |||||
| 2016 | Scuderia Toro Rosso | Toro Rosso STR11 | Ferrari 060 1.6 V6 t | AUS 10 |
BHR 6 |
CHN 8 |
RUS Ret |
5th | 204 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Red Bull Racing | Red Bull Racing RB12 | TAG Heuer F1-2016 1.6 V6 t | ESP 1 |
MON Ret |
CAN 4 |
EUR 8 |
AUT 2 |
GBR 2 |
HUN 5 |
GER 3 |
BEL 11 |
ITA 7 |
SIN 6 |
MAL 2 |
JPN 2 |
USA Ret |
MEX 4 |
BRA 3 |
ABU 4 |
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| 2017 | Red Bull Racing | Red Bull Racing RB13 | TAG Heuer F1-2017 1.6 V6 t | AUS 5 |
CHN 3 |
BHR Ret |
RUS 5 |
ESP Ret |
MON 5 |
CAN Ret |
AZE Ret |
AUT Ret |
GBR 4 |
HUN 5 |
BEL Ret |
ITA 10 |
SIN Ret |
MAL 1 |
JPN 2 |
USA 4 |
MEX 1 |
BRA 5 |
ABU 5 |
6th | 168 | ||||
| 2018 | Aston Martin Red Bull Racing | Red Bull Racing RB14 | TAG Heuer F1-2018 1.6 V6 t | AUS 6 |
BHR Ret |
CHN 5 |
AZE Ret |
ESP 3 |
MON 9 |
CAN 3 |
FRA 2 |
AUT 1 |
GBR 15† |
GER 4 |
HUN Ret |
BEL 3 |
ITA 5 |
SIN 2 |
RUS 5 |
JPN 3 |
USA 2 |
MEX 1 |
BRA 2 |
ABU 3 |
4th | 249 | |||
| 2019 | Aston Martin Red Bull Racing | Red Bull Racing RB15 | Honda RA619H 1.6 V6 t | AUS 3 |
BHR 4 |
CHN 4 |
AZE 4 |
ESP 3 |
MON 4 |
CAN 5 |
FRA 4 |
AUT 1 |
GBR 5 |
GER 1 |
HUN 2 |
BEL Ret |
ITA 8 |
SIN 3 |
RUS 4 |
JPN Ret |
MEX 6 |
USA 3 |
BRA 1 |
ABU 2 |
3rd | 278 | |||
| 2020 | Aston Martin Red Bull Racing | Red Bull Racing RB16 | Honda RA620H 1.6 V6 t | AUT Ret |
STY 3 |
HUN 2 |
GBR 2 |
70A 1 |
ESP 2 |
BEL 3 |
ITA Ret |
TUS |
RUS |
EIF |
POR |
EMI |
TUR |
BHR |
ABU |
3rd* | 110* | ||||||||
| 2021 | Red Bull Racing Honda | Red Bull Racing RB16B | Honda RA621H 1.6 V6 t | BHR 2 |
EMI 1 |
POR 2 |
ESP 2 |
MON 1 |
AZE 18† |
FRA 1 |
STY 1 |
AUT 1 |
GBR Ret1 |
HUN |
BEL |
NED |
ITA |
RUS |
TUR |
USA |
MXC |
SAP |
SAU |
ABU |
1st | 185 | |||
| 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | Red Bull Racing RB18 | Red Bull RBPTH001 1.6 V6 t | BHR 19 |
SAU 1 |
AUS Ret |
EMI 11 |
MIA 1 |
ESP 1 |
MON 3 |
AZE 1 |
CAN 1 |
GBR 7 |
AUT 21 |
FRA 1 |
HUN 1 |
BEL 1 |
NED 1 |
ITA 1 |
SIN 7 |
JPN 1 |
USA 1 |
MXC 1 |
SAP 64 |
ABU |
1st | 429 | ||
| 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | Red Bull Racing RB19 | Honda RBPTH001 1.6 V6 t | BHR |
SAU |
AUS |
AZE |
MIA |
MON |
ESP |
CAN |
AUT |
GBR |
HUN |
BEL |
NED |
ITA |
SIN |
JPN |
QAT |
USA |
MXC |
SAP |
LVG |
ABU |
- | 0 | ||
| 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | Red Bull Racing RB20 | Honda RBPTH002 1.6 V6 t | BHR 1 |
SAU 1 |
AUS Ret |
JPN 1 |
CHN 11 |
MIA 21 |
EMI |
MON |
CAN |
ESP |
AUT |
GBR |
HUN |
BEL |
NED |
ITA |
AZE |
SIN |
USA |
MXC |
SAP |
LVG |
QAT |
ABU |
1st | 136 |
| 2025 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | Red Bull Racing RB21 | Honda RBPTH003 1.6 V6 t | AUS 2 |
CHN 43 |
JPN 1 |
BHR 6 |
SAU 2 |
MIA |
EMI |
MON |
ESP |
CAN |
AUT |
GBR |
BEL |
HUN |
NED |
ITA |
AZE |
SIN |
USA |
MXC |
SAP |
LVG |
QAT |
ABU |
3rd | 87 |
| 2026 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | Red Bull Racing RB22 | Red Bull Ford DM01 1.6 V6 t | AUS 6 |
CHN Ret |
JPN |
MIA |
CAN |
MON |
BCN |
AUT |
GBR |
BEL |
HUN |
NED |
ITA |
ESP |
AZE |
SIN |
USA |
MXC |
SAP |
LVG |
QAT |
ABU |
8th* | 8* | ||
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Did not finish, but was classified as he had completed more than 90% of the race distance.
Half points awarded as less than 75% of race distance was completed.
* Season still in progress.
Formula One Records
Max holds many impressive Formula One records:
| Record | Achieved | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| Youngest driver to participate in a session | 17 years, 3 days | 2014 Japanese Grand Prix | |
| Youngest driver to start a race | 17 years, 166 days | 2015 Australian Grand Prix | |
| Youngest driver to score points | 17 years, 180 days | 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix | |
| Youngest driver to score a podium finish | 18 years, 228 days | 2016 Spanish Grand Prix | |
| Youngest driver to win a race | 18 years, 228 days | 2016 Spanish Grand Prix | |
| Youngest driver to score a grand slam | 23 years, 277 days | 2021 Austrian Grand Prix | |
| Wins | |||
| Most wins in a season | 19 | 2023 | |
| Most consecutive wins | 10 | 2023 Miami Grand Prix – 2023 Italian Grand Prix | |
| Highest percentage of wins in a season | 86.36% | 2023 | |
| Most wins before first pole position | 7 | 2019 German Grand Prix | |
| Most wins from pole position in a season | 12 | 2023 | |
| Most wins not starting from pole position in a season | 9 | 2022 | |
| Most consecutive wins from pole position | 18 | 2022 Dutch Grand Prix – 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | |
| Wins from most different grid slots | 10 | 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix | |
| Wins from most different grid slots in a season | 7 | 2022 | |
| Most sprint wins | 13 | 2025 United States Grand Prix sprint | |
| Most sprint wins in a season | 4 | 2023, 2024 | |
| Pole Positions | |||
| Most consecutive pole positions | 8 | 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix | |
| Most consecutive pole positions from first race of season | 7 | 2024 | |
| Fastest qualifying lap | 264.681 km/h | 2025 Italian Grand Prix | |
| Podium Finishes | |||
| Most podium finishes in a season | 21 | 2023 | |
| Most consecutive top two finishes | 15 | 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – 2023 Italian Grand Prix | |
| Podiums from most different grid slots | 17 | 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix | |
| Points | |||
| Most points in a season | 575 | 2023 | |
| Highest percentage of points in a season | 92.74% | 2023 | |
| Most consecutive points scored | 1055 | 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | |
| Highest average points per race started | 14.54 | 2025 Singapore Grand Prix | |
| Highest average points per race started in a season | 26.14 | 2023 | |
| Largest points deficit overturned to become World Champion | 46 | 2022 | |
| Most points between first and second in the World Championship | 290 | 2023 | |
| Highest percentage points difference between first and second in the World Championship | 50.43% | 2023 | |
| Most points in a season without winning the World Championship | 421 | 2025 | |
| Laps Led | |||
| Most laps led in a season | 1003 | 2023 | |
| Highest percentage of laps led in a season | 75.70% | 2023 | |
| Most races led in a season | 20 | 2023 | |
| Other Records | |||
| Highest average speed by a winning driver in a race | 250.706 km/h | 2025 Italian Grand Prix | |
| Lowest average speed by a winning driver in a race | 53.583 km/h | 2022 Japanese Grand Prix | |
| Most pit stops by a winning driver in a race | 6 | 2023 Dutch Grand Prix | |
| Most races left in a season when becoming World Champion | 6 | 2023 | |
| Most hat-tricks in a season | 6 | 2023 | |
| Most consecutive seasons with a grand slam | 5 | 2021–2025 | |
| Most consecutive races as championship leader | 63 | 2022 Spanish Grand Prix – 2025 Australian Grand Prix | |
| Most consecutive days as championship leader | 1029 | 2022 Spanish Grand Prix – 2025 Australian Grand Prix | |
- Footnotes
See also
In Spanish: Max Verstappen para niños
