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 highly accomplished Dutch and Belgian Formula One driver racing under the Dutch flag for Red Bull Racing. He is a four-time Formula One World Drivers' Champion, securing consecutive titles from 2021 to 2024. Known for his aggressive driving style and exceptional racecraft, Verstappen has accumulated 63 Grand Prix wins over 11 seasons, establishing himself as one of the dominant forces in contemporary Formula One racing.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1991: Honda powered world drivers champion

In 2022, Max Verstappen was the first Honda-powered World Drivers' Champion since 1991.

2006: First Honda-powered race victory since 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix

During the Austrian Grand Prix in 2019, Max Verstappen secured a controversial victory, marking the first Honda-powered race victory since the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix.

2013: Record-Breaking Karting Season

In 2013, Max Verstappen completed a record-breaking season in karting, progressing to the senior KF and KZ categories. He won three CIK-FIA championships in a single season: two European Championships and a World Championship.

2013: Additional Accolades in Karting

In 2013, Max Verstappen finished third at the KF World Championship. Verstappen also 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.

2015: Best Finish and FIA Awards

In 2015, Max Verstappen achieved his best finish of the season in Hungary, finishing fourth, and equalled this result at the United States Grand Prix. He also received three awards at the FIA Prize Giving Ceremony: "Rookie of the Year", "Personality of the Year", and "Action of the Year".

May 2016: Promotion to Red Bull Racing and First F1 Victory

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

2016: Promotion to Red Bull and First Grand Prix Win

In 2016, Max Verstappen was promoted to Red Bull after four rounds. On his debut for Red Bull, aged 18, Verstappen won the Spanish Grand Prix, becoming the youngest-ever driver to win a Formula One Grand Prix.

2017: Multiple Race Wins

In 2017, Max Verstappen achieved multiple race wins during his Formula One campaign.

2018: Multiple Race Wins

In 2018, Max Verstappen continued to achieve multiple race wins during his Formula One campaign.

2019: Third in World Drivers' Championship

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

2020: Third in World Drivers' Championship

In 2020, Max Verstappen finished third in the World Drivers' Championship under Honda power.

October 2021: Most popular Formula One 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, earning 14.4% of the vote.

2021: Verstappen as the fastest driver in Formula One

In 2021, Jackie Stewart and Franz Tost both stated that Verstappen is the fastest driver in Formula One, with Stewart adding that Verstappen is still in the "puppy stage" of his career.

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.

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: Honda Racing Thanks Day event at Motegi

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—the first Honda-powered World Drivers' Champion since 1991—with an NSX Type S.

2022: Elevation to a new higher level

Following an impressive first half of the 2022 season, journalist David Tremayne suggested that Max Verstappen had elevated himself to a new higher level compared to his 2021 title winning season, indicating that Verstappen's first title had made him more relaxed and "chirpy".

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 Title

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

2023: Third Consecutive Championship Title

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

January 2024: Won Daytona 24 Special Event

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

2024: Verstappen is F1's best driver

After winning the 2024 World Drivers' Championship, James Elson of Motor Sport stated "if there was any doubt beforehand, 2024 proved that Max Verstappen is F1’s best driver".

2024: Fourth Consecutive 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.