History of Max Verstappen in Timeline

Max Verstappen is a highly accomplished Dutch-Belgian Formula One driver racing under the Dutch flag for Red Bull Racing. He has secured four consecutive Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles from 2021 to 2024. Throughout his 12 seasons in Formula One, Verstappen has achieved 71 Grand Prix victories, solidifying his position as one of the sport's dominant figures.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1983: Keke Rosberg competed in the World Sportscar Championship

In 1983, Keke Rosberg made a one-off appearance in the World Sportscar Championship at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. This event is mentioned in relation to Max Verstappen becoming the first defending Formula One World Champion to compete in Formula One and another racing series simultaneously since Keke Rosberg's 1983 appearance.

1983: Nelson Piquet's achievement

In 1983, Nelson Piquet became the last driver before Max Verstappen to win a title driving for a third-placed team in the World Constructors' Championship.

1988: McLaren's record

In 1988, McLaren set a record of eleven consecutive wins, which Red Bull later broke.

1991: First Honda-powered World Drivers' Champion

After winning the event's kart race alongside Marc Márquez, Honda awarded Verstappen—the first Honda-powered World Drivers' Champion since 1991—with an NSX Type S.

1996: Comparison to Damon Hill

Following the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix, 1996 World Drivers' Champion Damon Hill characterised Verstappen's tactics as reminiscent of Wacky Races antagonist Dick Dastardly.

September 1997: Max Verstappen's Birth

In September 1997, Max Emilian Verstappen was born. He is a Dutch and Belgian racing driver.

September 1997: Birth of Max Verstappen

On 30 September 1997, Max Emilian Verstappen was born in Hasselt, Belgium, to Jos Verstappen and Sophie Kumpen.

2004: Breaking Record of Race Wins in a Season

Max Verstappen's fifteenth victory of the year in Abu Dhabi broke the record of thirteen race wins in a season, previously shared by Michael Schumacher in 2004 and Sebastian Vettel in 2013.

2005: Mini Junior Championship

In 2005, Max Verstappen competed in the Mini Junior championship of Limburg, Belgium, and won the VAS Championship in the same category.

2006: Repeated Success

In 2006, Max Verstappen repeated his success from the previous year in karting championships.

2006: First Honda-powered Race Victory Since 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix

In 2019, during the Austrian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen secured the first Honda-powered race victory since the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix, marking a significant achievement for both Verstappen and Honda.

2007: Rotax Max Mini Max Class

In 2007, Max Verstappen graduated to the Rotax Max Mini Max class and won the Rotax Max Challenge Belgium and the Dutch Championship in that category.

2008: Karting Championships

In 2008, racing in a CRG kart, Max Verstappen won the Belgian Cadet Championship, the Rotax Max Challenge Belgium, and the Benelux Karting Series in the Mini Max class.

2008: First Podium Finish for Honda-Powered Driver Since 2008 British Grand Prix

In 2019, after Red Bull switched to Honda power units, Max Verstappen's third-place finish in Australia marked the first podium for a Honda-powered driver since the 2008 British Grand Prix.

2009: Comments on Max Verstappen's talent

In 2009, Gerhard Berger echoed Jenson Button's comments, anointing Max Verstappen as the Formula One driver of this era with the most raw talent.

2009: Pex Racing and Championship Wins

In 2009, Max Verstappen joined Pex Racing, a CRG customer team. He defended his titles in the Mini Max championships and won the Belgian KF5 Championship.

2010: International Karting with CRG

In 2010, Max Verstappen was signed by CRG to race in their factory team and stepped up to international karting. He finished second at the KF3 World Cup and won the WSK Euro Series and WSK World Series.

2011: WSK Euro Series Win

In 2011, Max Verstappen won the WSK Euro Series ahead of Esteban Ocon in a Parilla-powered CRG kart, though it was not a successful year overall.

July 2012: Departure from Intrepid

In July 2012, it was announced that Verstappen would leave Intrepid. He later returned to the factory CRG team after a short stint with Zanardi karts.

2012: Verstappen and Leclerc rivalry in karting

The rivalry between Verstappen and Leclerc originated in karting, with a famous 2012 collision leading to a heated argument.

August 2013: Formula Racing Experience

In August 2013, Max Verstappen first experienced formula racing at Pembrey with Manor MP, driving 160 laps in a Barazi-Epsilon FR2.0–10.

December 2013: Formula Three Testing

In December 2013, Max Verstappen tested a Dallara F311 Formula Three car run by Motopark Academy. He also participated in a Formula Renault test at Circuito de Jerez and Circuit Ricardo Tormo near Valencia, showcasing his speed.

2013: Record-Breaking Karting Season

In 2013, Max Verstappen completed a record-breaking season in karting, winning three CIK-FIA championships. He became the youngest-ever driver to win the gearbox World Championship at Varennes-sur-Allier.

2013: Sebastian Vettel's record broken

In 2013, Sebastian Vettel set a record of nine consecutive wins, which Max Verstappen later broke.

2013: Achievements in Karting

In 2013, Verstappen finished third at the KF World Championship and won the South Garda Winter Cup in KF2, as well as the WSK Euro Series and the WSK Super Master Series in KZ1 and KZ2, respectively.

2013: Breaking Record of Race Wins in a Season

Max Verstappen's fifteenth victory of the year in Abu Dhabi broke the record of thirteen race wins in a season, previously shared by Michael Schumacher in 2004 and Sebastian Vettel in 2013.

January 2014: Junior Formulae Debut and Win

On 16 January 2014, Max Verstappen debuted in junior formulae in the Florida Winter Series. On 5 February, he won a race at Palm Beach International Raceway and later won his second race at Homestead–Miami Speedway, marking a successful entry into single-seater racing.

August 2014: First Practice Session and Red Bull Junior Team

In August 2014, Max Verstappen participated in the first practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix and joined the Red Bull Junior Team after testing a Formula Renault 3.5 car.

2014: FIA Formula 3 European Championship

In 2014, Max Verstappen drove in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship for Van Amersfoort Racing and achieved ten victories in total and became the youngest race winner in Formula Three history at the Hockenheimring. He placed third in the overall standings.

2014: Stated feeling more Dutch

In 2014, Max Verstappen stated that he "feels more Dutch" due to spending more time with his father and his upbringing in a town at the Dutch border.

2014: Mercedes' dominance

In 2021, the regulation changes hindered Mercedes and allowed Red Bull to provide Verstappen with a car capable of challenging Hamilton, breaking the monopoly Mercedes held since 2014.

October 2015: Moved to Monaco

In October 2015, Max Verstappen moved to Monaco, where he has lived ever since.

2015: Collision at Monaco Grand Prix

At the 2015 Monaco Grand Prix, Max Verstappen was involved in a high-speed collision with Romain Grosjean, resulting in a grid penalty and criticism from Felipe Massa.

2015: Grand Prix Debut and First F1 Points

In 2015, Max Verstappen made his Grand Prix debut as a full-time driver for Toro Rosso at the Australian Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver to start a World Championship race. At the Malaysian race, he scored his first Formula One points, breaking the record for the youngest driver to score World Championship points.

2015: Full-Time Seat at Toro Rosso

In 2015, Max Verstappen prepared for a full-time seat at Toro Rosso.

2015: Continued Success and FIA Awards

In 2015, Max Verstappen regularly finished in the points, achieving his best finish of the season in Hungary. He received three awards at the FIA Prize Giving Ceremony, including "Rookie of the Year", "Personality of the Year", and "Action of the Year".

2015: Signing with Toro Rosso

In 2015, at the age of 17, Max Verstappen signed with Toro Rosso as part of the Red Bull Junior Team, becoming the youngest driver in Formula One history at the Australian Grand Prix.

2015: Joined Team Redline

Since 2015, Max Verstappen has been a member of Team Redline, a British-Luxembourgish multinational professional sim racing team.

2015: Sim Racing Career

Since 2015, Max Verstappen has competed professionally in sim racing, winning several marquee iRacing events.

May 2016: Promotion to Red Bull Racing and Victory at Spanish Grand Prix

On 5 May 2016, Red Bull Racing announced that Max Verstappen would replace Daniil Kvyat from the Spanish Grand Prix onwards. Verstappen won the Spanish Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver ever to win a Formula One Grand Prix at the age of 18 years and 228 days.

2016: Niki Lauda calls Verstappen 'talent of the century'

Following Max Verstappen's maiden Formula One win at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, Niki Lauda described him as the "talent of the century". Christian Horner stated that Verstappen is the best driver Red Bull has ever seen.

2016: Hamilton defends Verstappen's driving conduct

Following Verstappen being given a warning for his driving conduct at the 2016 Belgian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton defended the 18-year-old's actions.

2016: Promotion to Red Bull and Spanish Grand Prix Win

In 2016, Max Verstappen was promoted to Red Bull and won the Spanish Grand Prix on his debut for the team, becoming the youngest-ever driver to win a Formula One Grand Prix, at the age of 18.

2016: Start of 2016 Season

Max Verstappen began the 2016 season at Toro Rosso, alongside Carlos Sainz. He qualified fifth for the opening race in Australia and finished tenth after a challenging race.

2016: "Super Max!" released

The fan-made song "Super Max!", performed by the Pitstop Boys, was released in 2016.

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2017: Multiple Race Wins

In 2017, Max Verstappen achieved multiple race wins, continuing to build his reputation in Formula One.

2018: Helmut Marko comments on Verstappen's performance vs Ricciardo

In 2018, Helmut Marko stated that data showed Verstappen's performance gap over his teammate Daniel Ricciardo had increased. Marko noted Verstappen's ability to manage tires, and concluded that the then 20-year-old Verstappen had clearly moved ahead of Ricciardo since the second half of the 2018 season.

2018: Continued Race Wins

In 2018, Max Verstappen continued his success with multiple race wins, further establishing himself as a top Formula One driver.

February 2019: Entered Bathurst 12 Special Event

In February 2019, Max Verstappen entered the Bathurst 12 Special Event, a 12-hour virtual team endurance race, alongside Lando Norris.

2019: Out-Qualified by Teammate in 2019 Italian Grand Prix

At the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Max Verstappen qualified third with teammate Sergio Pérez second, marking the first time he was out-qualified by a teammate since the 2019 Italian Grand Prix.

2019: Third Place in World Drivers' Championship

In 2019, Max Verstappen finished third in the World Drivers' Championship under Honda power, marking a strong season.

2019: Joined Red Bull and Podium Finishes

In 2019, Max Verstappen joined Red Bull with Honda power units, achieving third place in Australia, marking the first podium for a Honda-powered driver since 2008. He faced challenges in Bahrain and Monaco but maintained strong performances, showcasing his skill and determination.

2019: Finished 2019 Season in Third Place

In the 2019 season, Max Verstappen finished in third place in the championship with 278 points, securing three race victories, nine podium finishes, two pole positions, and three fastest laps, showcasing a successful year.

2019: Beating Record of Points in a Season

Max Verstappen won the championship with 454 points, surpassing Lewis Hamilton's 2019 record of 413 points.

October 2020: Won Petit Le Mans Special Event

In October 2020, Max Verstappen won the Petit Le Mans Special Event.

October 2020: Started dating Kelly Piquet

Since October 2020, Max Verstappen has been dating Brazilian-Dutch model Kelly Piquet, daughter of three-time World Drivers' Champion Nelson Piquet.

November 2020: Bought a Dassault Falcon 900EX aircraft

In November 2020, Max Verstappen bought a Dassault Falcon 900EX aircraft from Virgin Galactic, registered PH-DTF and operated by Exxaero.

2020: Retirement at the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix

During the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen retired early in the race due to a flywheel-related problem that caused an electronic issue within the power unit, prompting Honda to introduce countermeasures in response.

2020: Jenson Button comments on Verstappen's performance relative to teammates

During the 2020 season, Jenson Button stated that he had not seen a driver dominate their teammates as much as Max Verstappen had in a very long time.

2020: L. Hamilton won the championship

In 2020, L. Hamilton won the championship.

2020: Competed in 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual

In 2020, Max Verstappen competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual on rFactor 2, hosted by Automobile Club de l'Ouest and the FIA World Endurance Championship.

2020: Third Place in World Drivers' Championship

In 2020, Max Verstappen finished third in the World Drivers' Championship under Honda power, repeating his strong performance from the previous year.

2020: Podium Finishes and Setbacks in 2020

In 2020, Max Verstappen secured second place at the Spanish Grand Prix and third at the Belgian Grand Prix. However, consecutive DNFs at the Italian and Tuscan Grands Prix hindered his championship position, and a puncture at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix further impacted his season despite other podium finishes like the Russian and Eifel Grand Prix.

2020: Recovery and Victory in 2020

In 2020, during the Hungarian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen crashed during the formation lap but recovered to finish second. He later won the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone, demonstrating resilience and skill.

2020: Third Place Finish in the 2020 Season

Max Verstappen concluded the 2020 season in third place with 214 points, achieving two race victories, eleven podium finishes, one pole position, and three fastest laps.

October 2021: Verstappen voted most popular F1 driver

In October 2021, Max Verstappen was voted the most popular Formula One driver in an official worldwide survey conducted by Nielsen Media Research and Motorsport Network.

2021: Honda praises Verstappen's support

During the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix, Masashi Yamamoto, managing director of Honda in Formula One, praised Verstappen's support, noting the great turnout at the event.

2021: Criticism following Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Following the penalties he incurred during the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Verstappen faced criticism for his driving conduct. Martin Brundle suggested Verstappen's driving generated confusion, controversies and inconsistencies.

2021: Fernando Alonso comments on Verstappen's performance

In 2021, Fernando Alonso commented that Verstappen is the standout driver in Formula One, declaring him to be one step ahead of everyone. Alonso noted that Verstappen deserved to win the 2021 Formula One World Championship.

2021: Jackie Stewart comments on Verstappen's career

In 2021, Jackie Stewart acknowledged Max Verstappen as the fastest driver in Formula One but noted he was still in the early stages of his career. Scuderia AlphaTauri's team principal, Franz Tost, also declared Verstappen the fastest driver after his first title win in 2021.

2021: M. Verstappen won the championship

In 2021, M. Verstappen won the championship.

2021: Championship Battles and Race Results in 2021

In 2021, Max Verstappen battled Lewis Hamilton, securing pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix but finishing second. He won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and continued to challenge Hamilton, finishing second in Portugal and Spain. These races were marked by intense competition and strategic decisions that shaped the championship standings.

2021: Victories and Championship Lead in 2021

In 2021, Max Verstappen secured pole position and won the United States Grand Prix, extending his championship lead to twelve points. He also won the Mexico City Grand Prix, further increasing his lead to 19 points, showcasing dominant performances.

2021: First Formula One World Drivers' Championship Title

In 2021, Max Verstappen won his first Formula One World Drivers' Championship title with Red Bull Racing.

2021: Inaugural Formula One Sprint Race Win

In 2021, Max Verstappen won the inaugural Formula One sprint race at the British Grand Prix.

2021: Verstappen-Leclerc rivalry

In 2021, the rivalry between Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, significantly influenced Formula One, fostering a "hard but fair" racing standard, contrasting sharply with the contentious, high-tension battles seen in other rivalries. Their mutual respect has redefined on-track etiquette in close-combat scenarios.

2021: Rivalry with Lewis Hamilton

In 2021, the rivalry between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton intensified, marking a significant shift in Formula One and re-igniting interest through a "generationally battle". The competition was marked by collisions, team tensions, and a re-evaluation of racing standards. Over the 22 races in 2021, the pair finished 1-2 on 14 occasions, with the lead changing five times, forcing the championship to a dead-heat before the final race of the 2021 season.

2021: "Super Max!" goes viral

The fan-made song "Super Max!", performed by the Pitstop Boys went viral after Max Verstappen's victory at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, topping the Spotify Viral 50 chart in the Netherlands and reaching number two in the United Kingdom.

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March 2022: Contract Extension with Red Bull Racing

In March 2022, Max Verstappen signed a five-year contract extension with Red Bull Racing for the 2023 to 2028 seasons, solidifying his commitment to the team.

September 2022: Appointed Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau

In September 2022, Max Verstappen was appointed an Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau in recognition of his racing achievements.

2022: Testing the Honda NSX-GT and receiving an NSX Type S

During the 2022 Honda Racing Thanks Day event at Motegi, Max Verstappen tested the Honda NSX-GT. After winning the event's kart race alongside Marc Márquez, Honda awarded Verstappen with an NSX Type S.

2022: Verstappen elevated himself to a new higher level

Following an impressive first half of the 2022 season, journalist David Tremayne claimed Verstappen had elevated himself to a new higher level compared to his 2021 title winning season, suggesting Verstappen's first title had made him more relaxed.

2022: M. Verstappen won the championship

In 2022, M. Verstappen won the championship.

2022: Record of fifteen wins broken

In 2022, Max Verstappen achieved fifteen wins, a record that he would later break himself.

2022: Competed in 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual

In 2022, Max Verstappen competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual on rFactor 2, hosted by Automobile Club de l'Ouest and the FIA World Endurance Championship.

2022: Founded Verstappen.com Racing

In 2022, Max Verstappen founded Verstappen.com Racing, supporting Jos Verstappen in rallying and Thierry Vermeulen in the ADAC GT Masters.

2022: Acknowledged dual Dutch and Belgian identity

In 2022, Max Verstappen stated that he appreciates both his Dutch and Belgian sides, considering himself "half-half at the end of the day".

2022: First retirement since 2022

In 2022, Max Verstappen suffered his first retirement since the 2022 edition of the race, with a brake fire, ending his nine-race winning streak and 43 race-finishing streak.

2022: Appointed Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau

In 2022, Max Verstappen was appointed an Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau, a Dutch civil order, recognizing his contributions.

2022: Second Championship Title

In 2022, Max Verstappen won his second Formula One World Championship title, overturning the largest points deficit in Formula One history.

2023: Verstappen grandstand at Las Vegas Grand Prix

A Verstappen grandstand featured at the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix in 2023.

2023: "33 Max Verstappen" released

Another fan-made EDM track "33 Max Verstappen", was released in 2023, eventually going viral on social media due to internet memes referencing the hook.

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2023: M. Verstappen won the championship

In 2023, M. Verstappen won the championship.

2023: Competed in and retired from 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual

In 2023, Max Verstappen competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual on rFactor 2 and two further rounds of the 2022–23 Le Mans Virtual Series in the LMP2 class; however, he retired from the lead due to a technical issue and described the competition as a "clown show".

2023: Entered AMX Global League at Imola

In 2023, Max Verstappen entered the eighth round of the AMX Global League at Imola, winning the first heat.

2023: Third Championship Title

In 2023, Max Verstappen secured his third consecutive Formula One World Championship title, breaking numerous records throughout the season.

2023: Thierry Vermeulen competed under Verstappen.com Racing banner

In January 2024, Max Verstappen tested the Ferrari 296 GT3 at Portimão, alongside Thierry Vermeulen, who competed under the Verstappen.com Racing banner in 2023.

2023: Verstappen's 2023 Season

In the 2023 season, Max Verstappen continued with Red Bull, winning from pole at the Bahrain Grand Prix. He recovered from a 15th-place start to finish second in Saudi Arabia and won the Australian Grand Prix. He also finished second at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

2023: Use of Number 1

Starting from the 2023 season, Max Verstappen, as the reigning world champion, would use the number 1 instead of his regular number 33.

January 2024: Testing Ferrari 296 GT3

In January 2024, Max Verstappen tested the Ferrari 296 GT3 at Portimão, as part of a two-day test with Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters team Emil Frey Racing alongside Thierry Vermeulen. Lorenz Frey-Hilti described Verstappen as "world-class".

January 2024: Won Daytona 24 Special Event

In January 2024, Max Verstappen won the GTD class at the Daytona 24 Special Event with Redline.

November 2024: Testing Acura ARX-06

On 19 November 2024, Max Verstappen drove a prototype for the first time, testing the Acura ARX-06 with Honda Racing Corporation at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

2024: Criticism and penalties at Mexico City Grand Prix

Following the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix, Verstappen received widespread condemnation from fans and media for incidents involving title rival Lando Norris, for which he received 20 seconds worth of time penalties. Many commentators likened his tactics to Senna and Schumacher.

2024: M. Verstappen won the championship

In 2024, M. Verstappen won the championship.

2024: 2024 Races

In 2024, Max Verstappen secured his 60th race win at the Canadian Grand Prix. He won the Spanish Grand Prix and the Austrian Grand Prix sprint. He received a time penalty at the Austrian Grand Prix and finished fifth. He finished second at the British Grand Prix and fifth at the Hungarian Grand Prix, criticizing his team's strategy. At the Belgian Grand Prix, he finished fourth.

2024: Fourth Consecutive Formula One World Drivers' Championship Title

In 2024, Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive Formula One World Drivers' Championship title with Red Bull, marking a significant achievement in his career.

2024: 2024 Season Highlights

In 2024, Max Verstappen started the season with a grand slam at the Bahrain Grand Prix and won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. He retired at the Australian Grand Prix, ending his winning streak. He won the Japanese Grand Prix, the Chinese Grand Prix sprint and race, and another sprint at the Miami Grand Prix. He matched Ayrton Senna's record of eight consecutive poles at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and won the race. He finished sixth at the Monaco Grand Prix.

2024: Listed as One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2024, Max Verstappen was listed in Time as one of the 100 most influential people globally, recognizing his impact beyond racing.

2024: James Elson praises Verstappen's performance

In 2024, following Verstappen's World Drivers' Championship win in the RB20, James Elson of Motor Sport affirmed that Max Verstappen is F1's best driver. Elson added that Verstappen demonstrated the ability to win races.

January 2025: Acquired a Mangusta GranSport 33 yacht

In January 2025, Max Verstappen acquired a Mangusta GranSport 33 yacht, named Unleash the Lion.

April 2025: Welcomed their first daughter

In April 2025, Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet had their first daughter.

May 2025: Entered testing for Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie

In May 2025, Max Verstappen entered testing for the third round of the 2025 Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie in the 296 under the pseudonym "Franz Hermann", where he reportedly set an unofficial GT3 lap record. He also received an FIA Platinum license in May 2025.

September 2025: Competitive debut on the Nordschleife and GT3 race debut

In September 2025, Max Verstappen made his competitive debut on the Nordschleife in the seventh round for Lionspeed GP, completing the laps required for a GT3 permit in a horsepower-restricted Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS, finishing seventh in class. Later in September 2025, Verstappen made his GT3 race debut and won, driving a Ferrari 296 GT3 with Chris Lulham for Emil Frey Racing in the Nürburgring Endurance Series.

2025: Verstappen regarded as the best driver in the world

By 2025, Andrew Benson of BBC Sport wrote that Verstappen was "regarded by almost everyone in [Formula One] as the best driver in the world".

2025: L. Norris won the championship

In 2025, L. Norris won the championship.

2025: Runner-Up Finish in Championship

In 2025, Max Verstappen finished runner-up in a three-way title battle with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

2025: 2025 Season Struggles and Triumphs

In 2025, Max Verstappen finished second at the Australian Grand Prix. He claimed third in the sprint and fourth in the race in China, expressing concerns about the car's performance. He won the Japanese Grand Prix. He finished sixth in Bahrain and second in Saudi Arabia, receiving a penalty. He finished fourth in the Miami sprint and race.

2025: Acclaim for pole lap at Japanese Grand Prix

In 2025, Max Verstappen received widespread acclaim for his surprise pole lap at the Japanese Grand Prix. Andrew Benson of BBC Sport regarded Verstappen's qualifying lap as one of the greatest of all time.

2025: Verstappen.com Racing Debut in Endurance Cup

In 2025, Verstappen.com Racing made its debut as a standalone team in the Endurance Cup, fielding an Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evo for Vermeulen, King, and Lulham, securing a Gold Cup victory at the 24 Hours of Spa.

2026: Achievements by the Chinese Grand Prix

As of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen has achieved 71 race wins, 48 pole positions, 37 fastest laps, and 127 podiums in Formula One.

2026: New Partner and Number Change in 2026

In 2026, Max Verstappen will be partnered with Isack Hadjar for the season. Ahead of the 2026 season, Verstappen announced he would run the number 3 on his car, changing from his old number 33.

2026: Team switch to Mercedes-AMG

In 2026, Verstappen.com Racing switched to Mercedes-AMG and graduated to the Pro class, with a season-long GT World Challenge Europe entry and a 24 Hours of Nürburgring debut with Winward Racing.