Max Verstappen
- TeamRed Bull Racing
- Number33
Max Verstappen is happiest when he's racing. From the circuit to the sim, it's this obsession with speed relentless pursuit of performance that has helped elevate him from prodigy to champion.
When it comes to Formula 1®, Max Verstappen is all-in, all the time. You won’t see him wasting many moments on anything that’s not purely about racing. It’s not an approach many of his peers adopt, but it works.
At the time of his debut in Melbourne in 2015, Verstappen was just 17 years and 166 days old and the youngest driver to ever start a Formula 1® race.
A multiple World Champion and one of the most dominant drivers Formula 1® has ever seen, Verstappen has built his reputation on fearless race craft, relentless speed and an almost uncanny ability to find performance where others can't.
What makes Verstappen so fascinating is his straightforward approach. No fuss, no drama, no unnecessary speeches. If the car is quick, he'll drive it to the limit. If it isn't, he'll probably tell the team exactly why.
For rivals, Max Verstappen is the benchmark.
For fans, he's one of the sport's must-watch stars. And for Formula 1®, he's a reminder that sometimes the fastest route to greatness is simply putting your head down and letting the driving do the talking. Simply lovely.
| Australian Grand Prix Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Races: | 10 |
| Best Qualifying: | 1st (2023, 2024) |
| Best Race Result: | 1st (2023) |
| Podiums: | 2 |
| Points Finishes: | 7 |