Max Verstappen's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Max Verstappen. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Max Verstappen is a Dutch-Belgian racing driver competing under the Dutch flag in Formula One for Red Bull Racing. He is a four-time Formula One World Drivers' Champion, securing consecutive titles from 2021 to 2024. Over his ten seasons, Verstappen has achieved 63 Grand Prix wins, establishing himself as a dominant force in the sport.
1983: First Driver Since Nelson Piquet to Win Title for Third-Placed Team
Following the 2024 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Max Verstappen became the first driver since Nelson Piquet in 1983 to win a title while driving for a team that finished third in the World Constructors' Championship.
2013: Record-Breaking Karting Season
In 2013, Max Verstappen completed a record-breaking season in karting, winning three CIK-FIA championships.
2013: Additional Accolades in Karting
In 2013, Max Verstappen finished third at the KF World Championship and won the South Garda Winter Cup, WSK Euro Series, and WSK Super Master Series.
2013: Broke Sebastian Vettel's record of nine from 2013
Max Verstappen victory marked his tenth consecutive win, breaking Sebastian Vettel's record of nine from 2013
2015: Awards at FIA Prize Giving Ceremony
At the end of the 2015 season, Max Verstappen received three awards at the FIA Prize Giving Ceremony, including "Rookie of the Year" and "Action of the Year."
May 2016: Promotion to Red Bull Racing and First Win
In May 2016, Max Verstappen was promoted to Red Bull Racing and won the Spanish Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver ever to win a Formula One Grand Prix.
2016: Talent of the Century
Following Verstappen's win at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, Niki Lauda described him as the "talent of the century." Christian Horner stated Verstappen is the best driver Red Bull has ever seen.
2016: Promotion to Red Bull and First Grand Prix Win
In 2016, Max Verstappen was promoted to Red Bull Racing and won the Spanish Grand Prix on his debut, becoming the youngest-ever driver to win a Formula One Grand Prix.
2017: Multiple Race Wins
In 2017, Max Verstappen achieved multiple race wins in his Formula One campaign.
2018: Multiple Race Wins
In 2018, Max Verstappen achieved multiple race wins in his Formula One campaign.
2019: Verstappen as the Fastest F1 Driver Ever
In 2019, Jenson Button stated he believes Verstappen is the fastest Formula One driver ever. Scott Mitchell commented on Verstappen's speed over one lap, and Helmut Marko stated Verstappen is the fastest driver Red Bull has ever had.
2019: Nico Rosberg's Assessment of Verstappen's Speed
In 2019, after Verstappen's pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Nico Rosberg described him as the fastest driver in Formula One, emphasizing Verstappen's raw speed over the car's capabilities.
October 2020: Wins Petit Le Mans Special Event
In October 2020, Verstappen won the Petit Le Mans Special Event.
October 2021: Most Popular F1 Driver
In October 2021, Max Verstappen was voted the most popular Formula One driver in a worldwide survey, with 14.4% of the vote.
2021: Won the United States Grand Prix and Extended Championship Lead
At the 2021 United States Grand Prix, Max Verstappen secured pole position and won the race, extending his lead in the Drivers' Championship to twelve points over Lewis Hamilton, who finished second.
2021: Verstappen One Step Ahead
In 2021, Fernando Alonso commented Verstappen is the standout driver, declaring him one step ahead. Verstappen was also ranked first in the annual Formula One team principals' top ten drivers ranking in 2021.
2021: Verstappen as the Fastest Driver in Formula One
In 2021, Jackie Stewart claimed Verstappen is the fastest driver in Formula One. Peter Windsor highlighted Verstappen's ability to change direction quickly. Franz Tost declared Verstappen to be the fastest driver in Formula One.
2021: First Formula One World Drivers' Championship
In 2021, Max Verstappen won his first Formula One World Drivers' Championship title with Red Bull Racing after winning 10 Grands Prix.
2021: Maiden Title Win
In 2021, Max Verstappen won his maiden Formula 1 title, becoming the first World Drivers' Champion from the Netherlands.
September 2022: Appointed Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau
In September 2022, Verstappen was appointed an Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau in recognition of his racing achievements.
2022: Honda Racing Thanks Day event at Motegi
During the 2022 Honda Racing Thanks Day event at Motegi, 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: Record-Breaking Season
In 2022, Max Verstappen achieved a record-breaking season with his nineteenth win at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, surpassing his previous record of fifteen wins in 2022. He also accumulated 575 points, more than double that of second-place Pérez, setting a new points-scoring record.
2022: Appointed Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau
In 2022, Max Verstappen was appointed an Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
2022: Second Championship Win
In 2022, Max Verstappen won his second Formula 1 championship and overturned the largest points deficit in Formula One history.
2022: First Dutch Formula One World Champion
In 2022, at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Max Verstappen passed Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to become the first Dutch Formula One World Champion. The circumstances surrounding the safety car period and restart were highly controversial.
2023: Bahrain Grand Prix Win
In 2023, Max Verstappen began his season with a win from pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix, continuing his strong performance with Red Bull.
2023: Third Championship Win
In 2023, Max Verstappen won his third Formula 1 championship and broke numerous records.
2023: Enters AMX Global League at Imola
In 2023, Verstappen entered the eighth round of the AMX Global League at Imola, winning the first heat.
January 2024: Wins Daytona 24 Special Event
In January 2024, Verstappen won the Daytona 24 Special Event in the GTD class with Redline.
2024: Verstappen Proved to be F1's Best Driver
Following the winning of the 2024 World Driver's Championship, James Elson of Motor Sport stated "if there was any doubt beforehand, 2024 proved that Max Verstappen is F1’s best driver."
2024: Victories and Challenges in 2024
In 2024, Max Verstappen achieved his 60th race win at the Canadian Grand Prix and won the Spanish Grand Prix for the seventh time that season. At the Austrian Grand Prix, he won the sprint but received a time penalty in the main race, finishing fifth. He finished second at the British Grand Prix and fifth at the Hungarian Grand Prix, criticizing his team's strategy. He finished fourth at the Belgian Grand Prix.
2024: Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Wins, Australian Grand Prix Retirement
In 2024, Max Verstappen began the season with a grand slam at the Bahrain Grand Prix and won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, marking his 100th Formula One podium. However, at the Australian Grand Prix, he retired on lap 4 due to a brake fire, ending his nine-race winning streak and 43-race finishing streak.
2024: Fourth Consecutive Title
In 2024, Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive Formula 1 title after a strong performance, including a wet-weather victory in São Paulo.
2024: Fourth Consecutive Championship Title
In 2024, Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive Formula One World Drivers' Championship title after winning nine Grands Prix.
