The 2021 season will go down as one of the greatest seasons in Formula one history. The championship fight between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen was decided on the last lap of the season. Both drivers gave their best throughout the season and pushed each other to new limits. But the championship between the drivers got a bit heated during the last phase. There was some animosity between them and their teams, Mercedes [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mercedes] and Red Bull [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/red-bull/], that resulted in some harsh comments. The hostile nature also transferred to the fans, who would boo the drivers when they did something wrong. Former F1 driver, Christijan Albers, stated that booing does not belong to the sport. WATCH STORY: Mad Max: Verstappen’s Angriest Rants on Team Radio [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/f1-news-mad-max-verstappen-angriest-rants-on-f1-team-radio/] I THINK IT IS REALLY TERRIBLE: FORMER F1 DRIVER ON LEWIS HAMILTON-MAX VERSTAPPEN As reported by Planetf1 [https://www.planetf1.com/news/christijan-albers-fans-should-not-boo-drivers/], Albers stated that motorsport is different from football and booing does not represent F1. It is understandable from the fan’s perspective to support their driver but it is disrespectful to boo their rivals. “Again, with qualifying, there was shouting. In all the years that I have been active in motorsport, that has never happened. Once, in Austria, in the year that Barrichello had to let Schumacher pass,” said Albers. F1 Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-12-12T163824Z_1029185765_UP1EHCC1A7YNE_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ABUDHABI-1.jpg]Formula One F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 12, 2021, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton after finishing second in the race and world championship with race and world championship winner Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and third-placed in the race Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed “Motorsport is not like football. We are fans of everyone, of course, a little more of Max Verstappen [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/max-verstappen/], but this does not belong in motorsport. I think it is really terrible,” said the former F1 driver. Albers is right in calling out the fans for their inappropriate behavior last season. It is highly disrespectful for drivers to get booed by the fans in an intense championship fight. Hopefully, in the 2022 season, we will see a more respectful crowd at the tracks and showcase their support for all drivers. READ MORE: Which Country Has The Most F1 Championships? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-which-country-has-the-most-f1-championships/] 

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[caption id="attachment_536913" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-536913" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210202153913/GettyImages-1159047353.jpg" alt="Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel battles Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton" width="1920" height="1154" /> SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes W10 leads Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Scuderia Ferrari SF90 on track during qualifying for the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>Austrian Grand Prix - Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track</h2>
The Austrian Grand Prix is a yearly Formula One race. An FIA authorized racing event, the first F1 race in Austria was held in 1964. Formula One got back to Austria in 1970–1987 and 1997–2003. Austria once again started hosting the races in 2014.

2020 F1 season was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. There were numerous changes in the 2020 schedule, with multiple Grand Prix weekends being cancelled. As a result, Austria facilitated two consecutive Formula One races at the Red Bull Ring in 2021 - the Styrian Grand Prix and Austrian Grand Prix. Despite the fact that the Styrian GP was a one-off race, F1 saved it for the 2021 schedule too.

Read More: <a class="jsx-3461562372 article-embed-title" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-austrian-grand-prix-f1-schedule-when-is-next-f1-race-after-styrian-gp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Austrian Grand Prix F1 Schedule: When is Next F1 Race After Styrian GP?</a>
<h2>Circuit details</h2>
The Austrian Grand Prix has been held in two distinct areas since its inception. It lies in southeastern Austria, being initially held in Zeltweg. Since 1969, the Austrian Grand Prix has been hosted in Spielberg. There are two different circuits where F1 races have been run in Austria.

It was first held at the Zeltweg Air Base. Since 1970, the races are being run in the circuit that was initially called the Österreichring and later known as the A-1 ring and Red Bull Ring.

[caption id="attachment_687746" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-687746" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-06-27T130638Z_680090406_UP1EH6R10F0JU_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-STYRIA.jpg" alt="F1 race start at the Styrian GP" width="1920" height="1060" /> Formula One F1 - Steiermark Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria - June 27, 2021 Red Bull's Max Verstappen leads at the start of the race REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger[/caption]
<h2><strong>Where to watch the Austrian Grand Prix 2021 </strong></h2>
In India, the practice sessions, qualifying, and the race will be broadcast on the Star Sports network. In Africa, Supersport is in charge of broadcast while in Asia and Australia, Fox Sports handles the broadcast. Canada has RDS while China telecasts the race on CCTV. France relies of TF1 and Canal+ for their Formula One telecast.

Germany, Austria, and Switzerland have RTL Germany to thank. Italians who cannot will be watching on Sky Italia. Spain and Andorra have Movistar, while the United Kingdom has Channel 4 and Sky Sports. USA also shows the race on ESPN, while Brazil relies on TV Globo.
<h2><strong>Austrian Grand Prix 2021 Tickets</strong></h2>
Tickets are mostly available on the official <a href="https://tickets.formula1.com/en/f1-3222-austria" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Formula One</a> website.
<h2>Most Winners</h2>
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<th>Driver</th>
<th>Years won</th>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><a title="Zeltweg Airfield" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Switzerland.svg/16px-Flag_of_Switzerland.svg.png" alt="Switzerland" width="16" height="16" data-file-width="512" data-file-height="512" /></a></span> Jo Siffert</td>
<td>1968, 1969*, 1971</td>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/23px-Flag_of_France.svg.png" alt="France" width="23" height="15" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></span> Alain Prost</td>
<td>1983, 1985, 1986</td>
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<th rowspan="7">2</th>
<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4c/Flag_of_Sweden.svg/23px-Flag_of_Sweden.svg.png" alt="Sweden" width="23" height="14" data-file-width="1600" data-file-height="1000" /></span> Ronnie Peterson</td>
<td>1973, 1978</td>
</tr>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png" alt="Australia" width="23" height="12" data-file-width="1280" data-file-height="640" /></span> Alan Jones</td>
<td>1977, 1979</td>
</tr>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Flag_of_Finland.svg/23px-Flag_of_Finland.svg.png" alt="Finland" width="23" height="14" data-file-width="1800" data-file-height="1100" /></span> Mika Häkkinen</td>
<td>1998, 2000</td>
</tr>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/23px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png" alt="Germany" width="23" height="14" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /></span> Michael Schumacher</td>
<td>2002, 2003</td>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/23px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png" alt="Germany" width="23" height="14" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /></span> Nico Rosberg</td>
<td>2014, 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png" alt="Netherlands" width="23" height="15" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></span> Max Verstappen</td>
<td>2018, 2019</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Flag_of_Finland.svg/23px-Flag_of_Finland.svg.png" alt="Finland" width="23" height="14" data-file-width="1800" data-file-height="1100" /></span> Valtteri Bottas</td>
<td>2017, 2020</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Austrian Grand Prix

SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes W10 leads Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Scuderia Ferrari SF90 on track during qualifying for the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) Austrian Grand Prix &#8211; Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track The Austrian Grand Prix is a yearly Formula One race. An FIA authorized racing event, the first F1 race in Austria was held in 1964. Formula One got back to Austria in 1970–1987 and 1997–2003. Austria once again started hosting the races in 2014. 2020 F1 season was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. There were numerous changes in the 2020 schedule, with multiple Grand Prix weekends being cancelled. As a result, Austria facilitated two consecutive Formula One races at the Red Bull Ring in 2021 &#8211; the Styrian Grand Prix and Austrian Grand Prix. Despite the fact that the Styrian GP was a one-off race, F1 saved it for the 2021 schedule too. Read More: Austrian Grand Prix F1 Schedule: When is Next F1 Race After Styrian GP? Circuit details The Austrian Grand Prix has been held in two distinct areas since its inception. It lies in southeastern Austria, being initially held in Zeltweg. Since 1969, the Austrian Grand Prix has been hosted in Spielberg. There are two different circuits where F1 races have been run in Austria. It was first held at the Zeltweg Air Base. Since 1970, the races are being run in the circuit that was initially called the Österreichring and later known as the A-1 ring and Red Bull Ring. Formula One F1 &#8211; Steiermark Grand Prix &#8211; Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria &#8211; June 27, 2021 Red Bull&#8217;s Max Verstappen leads at the start of the race REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Where to watch the Austrian Grand Prix 2021  In India, the practice sessions, qualifying, and the race will be broadcast on the Star Sports network. In Africa, Supersport is in charge of broadcast while in Asia and Australia, Fox Sports handles the broadcast. Canada has RDS while China telecasts the race on CCTV. France relies of TF1 and Canal+ for their Formula One telecast. Germany, Austria, and Switzerland have RTL Germany to thank. Italians who cannot will be watching on Sky Italia. Spain and Andorra have Movistar, while the United Kingdom has Channel 4 and Sky Sports. USA also shows the race on ESPN, while Brazil relies on TV Globo. Austrian Grand Prix 2021 Tickets Tickets are mostly available on the official Formula One website. Most Winners  Wins Driver Years won  3  Jo Siffert 1968, 1969*, 1971   Alain Prost 1983, 1985, 1986  2  Ronnie Peterson 1973, 1978   Alan Jones 1977, 1979   Mika Häkkinen 1998, 2000   Michael Schumacher 2002, 2003   Nico Rosberg 2014, 2015   Max Verstappen 2018, 2019   Valtteri Bottas 2017, 2020

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Max Verstappen 2024: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Max Verstappen was a child prodigy who was roped in by Red Bull F1 at a very young age. He moved into F1 directly from F3 at the age of 17 during the 2015 Australian Grand Prix, partneringÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carlos-sainz/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Carlos Sainz Jr</a> in Toro Rosso. For the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, he was promoted to Red Bull, a race that he won. There was a lot of hype around his entry into Formula 1, and it was completely justified.

He has always been classified as the next big thing in Formula 1, and many anticipate him to do what Lewis Hamilton is doing in the current F1 era. Such is his might and skill, that former F1 drivers, Jenson Button and <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Fernando Alonso,</a>Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.out-of-this-world-verstappen-on-same-level-as-schumacher-and-alonso-says.6BLkA9yf5x1Qy1rHLyRQPW.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">labeled</a>Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.planetf1.com/news/alonso-verstappen-is-the-best-driver-in-f1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">him as one of the best F1 drivers on the grid</a>. But his skill also comes with him being a hot head oftenÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/arrogant-comments-from-max-verstappen-in-the-press-conference-lead-to-the-fia-investigation-and-further-penalty/" target="_self" rel="noopener">known to say</a> controversial statements or target teams/players directly.

[caption id="attachment_2141520" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2141520 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-09-17T103059Z_2125110180_UP1EJ9H0T7L0V_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-SINGAPORE.jpg" alt="Max Verstappen" width="1920" height="1298" /> Formula One F1 - Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore - September 17, 2023 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during the drivers parade before the race REUTERS/Andy Chua[/caption]
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><b>Max Verstappen: </b>Personal life</h2>
Max Verstappen's father - Jos Verstappen was an F1 driver who currently manages him. Jos' F1 career wasn't quite as successful as his son's. His mother's name is Sophie Kumpen. Verstappen's sister, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/victoriaverstappen/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Victoria</a>, enjoys a healthy following on social media and has her own fashion line.

<strong>Read More:Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-who-is-max-verstappens-father-jos-the-man-behind-one-of-f1s-greatest-superstars/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Who Is Max Verstappen's Father Jos? The Man Behind One of F1's Greatest Superstars</a></strong>

Verstappen was in a relationship with <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/8531890/max-verstappen-girlfriend-dilara-sanlik-f1-red-bull/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dilara Sanlik</a>.Â As of 2024, Max Verstappen is in a relationship with Kelly Piquet. The latter even showed up at the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix, where Verstappen won his second F1 race of the season. She was standing amongst the Red Bull crew during the podium celebrations. Following the nerve-wracking 2021 season, Verstappen and Piquet spent their Christmas and New Year with the Piquet family in Brazil. Kelly is the daughter of 3-time champion Nelson Piquet.

<strong>Read More:Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-who-is-max-verstappens-girlfriend-kelly-piquet/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Who is Max Verstappen's Girlfriend? Kelly Piquet?</a></strong>
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><strong>Max Verstappen's Stats and On-track </strong><b>Achievements</b></h2>
Considering the age at which he joined Formula 1, he has multiple records to his name. He is the youngest driver to start a race, score points, be a race leader, step on the podium, and set the fastest lap. Sadly, the one record that eluded him was the Youngest pole sitter, a record that still belongs to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sebastian-vettel/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Sebastian Vettel</a>.

With his race win at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, he also became the youngest driver to win a Grand Prix. 2019 initially remained one of his best seasons in F1. He had to take a leadership role in the team with Daniel Ricciardo departing to Renault. Max Verstappen took 3 race victories and 2 pole positions to bring glory to both Red Bull and an ailing Honda.

[caption id="attachment_2223056" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2223056 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-10-07T194412Z_27526334_UP1EJA71ITMO9_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-QATAR.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1340" /> Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - October 7, 2023 Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates with his team after winning the championship REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed[/caption]

However, then arrived the 2021 season, which witnessed the best version yet of Verstappen. Verstappen went in level on points with Lewis Hamilton heading into the season finale at Abu Dhabi. Both drivers were on 369.5 points and after a high-tension battle for the championship, the Dutchman ousted his rival, to clinch his first-ever title in F1.

Max Verstappen upped the ante the following season, claiming his 2nd Drivers' Championship in 2022 with 454 points. The 2023 season was Verstappen's most dominant as he clinched a hattrick of Drivers' titles with a record 86.35 win percentage. He won a total of 19 out of the 22 races in the 2023 season.
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center">Max Verstappen: New racing number</h2>
Having won the world championship title in 2021, Verstappen earned the privilege of replacing his previous number, 33, with 1. The rulebook of F1 suggests that any driver that manages to win a title would have the option of sporting #1 over the succeeding season. However, if the driver fails to defend their title that year, they would have to revert to their usual number in the following season.

One might wonder why there hasn't been a driver sporting this prestigious number over all these years. Well, since the hybrid era, only two drivers, apart from Verstappen, have won titles; Hamilton and Rosberg. While the latter retired right after his championship-winning year, denying himself of embracing the king's treatment, Hamilton chose to run with his favorite number, 44, instead.
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center">Max Verstappen: Net Worth 2024</h2>
Naturally, the kind of personality Verstappen is, he always finds himself in the news good or bad. But at the end of the day, Verstappen delivers on the track and Red Bull doesn't want to lose their star driver. The Dutchman is contracted to Red Bull until the end of 2028.

<strong>Read More:Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-max-verstappen-monaco-house-how-much-is-it-worth-other-key-details/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Max Verstappen Monaco House: How Much is it Worth &amp; Other Key Details?</a></strong>

Despite his young age and relatively short career, his net worth stands at almostÂ <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/max-verstappen-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$90 million</a>. However, Verstappen's net worth could shoot up, considering the substantial rise in pay from 2024 amidst the newly signed contract. The Dutchman will receive an <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettknight/2023/11/29/formula-1s-highest-paid-drivers-2023/?sh=493528e5463f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on-track salary</a> of a whopping $70M, including $25M in bonuses. However, as of now, Verstappen's yearly salary stands at $45M.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Max Verstappen's Honors and Achievements</h2>
Formula One Driver's World Championships - 3 (2021, 2022, and 2023)

Formula One Constructor's World Championships - 2 (2022, and 2023)

DHL Fastest Lap Awards - 2 (2022, and 2023)

FIA Pole Trophies - 5 (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2020)

Dutch Sportsman of the Year - 3 (2016, 2021, and 2022)

Lorenzo Bandini Trophy - Won in 2016 for the 2015 Season

Laureus World Sportsman of the Year - 1 (2022)
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><b>Max Verstappen: Endorsements</b></h2>
While his annual salary at Red Bull puts him among the top brass of the sport, his fan following is topped only by Lewis Hamilton himself. He has an army of fans who call themselves the Orange Army and are present wearing Orange T-shirts for almost all European races. This popularity makes him very desirable among brands, thus making him one of the most marketable drivers on the grid. His <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.verstappen.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">main sponsors</a> are Tag Heuer, Jumbo Supermarkets, Ziggo, Red Bull, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.g-star.com/en_be/shop/men/max_verstappen_collection" target="_blank" rel="noopener">G-Star</a> Raw, and CarNext.com. Verstappen's earnings through endorsements stand at $4 million annually.
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><strong>Max Verstappen: Foundations and Charity Work</strong></h2>
Like most F1 drivers, Verstappen has participated inÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://verstappen.com/en/gallerydetail/254" target="_blank" rel="noopener">charity football events</a>. He is also part of theÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.charitystars.com/collection/max-verstappen-en/closed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charity Stars</a>Â andÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.sportvideos.tv/max-verstappen-kitz-red-bull-charity-race-2017-f1-and-motogp-stars-on-skis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">raced in a Red Bull-sponsored charity event in 2017</a>.

In early 2020, VerstappenÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.grandprix.com/news/verstappen-donates-to-koala-fundraiser.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">donated</a>Â an unspecified amount to a fundraiser as part of aid for Koalas affected by bushfires in Australia.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Max Verstappen's Car Collection</h2>
Max Verstappen boasts of a private car collection worth $6.4million. His prized possession is the $2.7 million hypercar Valkyrie, which Red Bull-Aston Martin jointly developed. He also owns the road-legal version of the James Bond car in the film Spectre - DB11 worth $200,000. His garage houses a couple of Ferrari's as well, which includes the 488 Pista worth $331,000 and the $1.2 million Monza SP2. Additionally, his collection includes the 2018 Vantage ($150,000) and a DBS Superleggera ($360,000). However, his first purchase was a $400,000 Renault R. S. 01. Apart from these beasts, the Dutchman owns a yellow Renault Clio which was gifted to him by his parents.
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center">How to contact Max Verstappen?</h2>
Fans can contact Max Verstappen through a variety of channels, including social media accounts and his official website. Verstappen has anÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxverstappen1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>Â andÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/Max33Verstappen?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> account, which he uses to connect with fans and post regular updates. Verstappen has launched his own online retail store named <a href="https://www.verstappen.com/collections/max-verstappen-33" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Verstappen33</a>, where fans can purchase his official merchandise.

Alternatively, those interested can reach out to Max through his website:Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://verstappen.com/en/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.verstappen.nl/en/contact/</a>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Parents</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Jos Verstappen and Sophie Kumpen</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Marital Status</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Single (In a relationship with Kelly Piquet)</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Team</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Red Bull Racing</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Residence</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Monaco</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Nationality</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Dutch, Belgian</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Endorsements</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Jumbo Supermarkets, Ziggo, G-Star Raw, CarNext.com</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Annual Salary</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">$45 million</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Net worth</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">$90 million</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">30th September, 1997</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Height</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">1.81m</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Ethnicity</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">White</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Points</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">2586.5 (2023 Abu Dhabi GP)</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Championships</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">3</td>
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Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen 2024: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Max Verstappen was a child prodigy who was roped in by Red Bull F1 at a very young age. He moved into F1 directly from F3 at the age of 17 during the 2015 Australian Grand Prix, partneringÂ Carlos Sainz Jr in Toro Rosso. For the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, he was promoted to Red Bull, a race that he won. There was a lot of hype around his entry into Formula 1, and it was completely justified. He has always been classified as the next big thing in Formula 1, and many anticipate him to do what Lewis Hamilton is doing in the current F1 era. Such is his might and skill, that former F1 drivers, Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso,Â labeledÂ him as one of the best F1 drivers on the grid. But his skill also comes with him being a hot head oftenÂ known to say controversial statements or target teams/players directly. Formula One F1 &#8211; Singapore Grand Prix &#8211; Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore &#8211; September 17, 2023 Red Bull&#8217;s Max Verstappen during the drivers parade before the race REUTERS/Andy Chua Max Verstappen: Personal life Max Verstappen&#8217;s father &#8211; Jos Verstappen was an F1 driver who currently manages him. Jos&#8217; F1 career wasn&#8217;t quite as successful as his son&#8217;s. His mother&#8217;s name is Sophie Kumpen. Verstappen&#8217;s sister, Victoria, enjoys a healthy following on social media and has her own fashion line. Read More:Â Who Is Max Verstappen&#8217;s Father Jos? The Man Behind One of F1&#8217;s Greatest Superstars Verstappen was in a relationship with Dilara Sanlik.Â As of 2024, Max Verstappen is in a relationship with Kelly Piquet. The latter even showed up at the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix, where Verstappen won his second F1 race of the season. She was standing amongst the Red Bull crew during the podium celebrations. Following the nerve-wracking 2021 season, Verstappen and Piquet spent their Christmas and New Year with the Piquet family in Brazil. Kelly is the daughter of 3-time champion Nelson Piquet. Read More:Â Who is Max Verstappen&#8217;s Girlfriend? Kelly Piquet? Max Verstappen&#8217;s Stats and On-track Achievements Considering the age at which he joined Formula 1, he has multiple records to his name. He is the youngest driver to start a race, score points, be a race leader, step on the podium, and set the fastest lap. Sadly, the one record that eluded him was the Youngest pole sitter, a record that still belongs to Sebastian Vettel. With his race win at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, he also became the youngest driver to win a Grand Prix. 2019 initially remained one of his best seasons in F1. He had to take a leadership role in the team with Daniel Ricciardo departing to Renault. Max Verstappen took 3 race victories and 2 pole positions to bring glory to both Red Bull and an ailing Honda. Formula One F1 &#8211; Qatar Grand Prix &#8211; Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar &#8211; October 7, 2023 Red Bull&#8217;s Max Verstappen celebrates with his team after winning the championship REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed However, then arrived the 2021 season, which witnessed the best version yet of Verstappen. Verstappen went in level on points with Lewis Hamilton heading into the season finale at Abu Dhabi. Both drivers were on 369.5 points and after a high-tension battle for the championship, the Dutchman ousted his rival, to clinch his first-ever title in F1. Max Verstappen upped the ante the following season, claiming his 2nd Drivers&#8217; Championship in 2022 with 454 points. The 2023 season was Verstappen&#8217;s most dominant as he clinched a hattrick of Drivers&#8217; titles with a record 86.35 win percentage. He won a total of 19 out of the 22 races in the 2023 season. Max Verstappen: New racing number Having won the world championship title in 2021, Verstappen earned the privilege of replacing his previous number, 33, with 1. The rulebook of F1 suggests that any driver that manages to win a title would have the option of sporting #1 over the succeeding season. However, if the driver fails to defend their title that year, they would have to revert to their usual number in the following season. One might wonder why there hasn&#8217;t been a driver sporting this prestigious number over all these years. Well, since the hybrid era, only two drivers, apart from Verstappen, have won titles; Hamilton and Rosberg. While the latter retired right after his championship-winning year, denying himself of embracing the king&#8217;s treatment, Hamilton chose to run with his favorite number, 44, instead. Max Verstappen: Net Worth 2024 Naturally, the kind of personality Verstappen is, he always finds himself in the news good or bad. But at the end of the day, Verstappen delivers on the track and Red Bull doesn&#8217;t want to lose their star driver. The Dutchman is contracted to Red Bull until the end of 2028. Read More:Â Max Verstappen Monaco House: How Much is it Worth &amp; Other Key Details? Despite his young age and relatively short career, his net worth stands at almostÂ $90 million. However, Verstappen&#8217;s net worth could shoot up, considering the substantial rise in pay from 2024 amidst the newly signed contract. The Dutchman will receive an on-track salary of a whopping $70M, including $25M in bonuses. However, as of now, Verstappen&#8217;s yearly salary stands at $45M. Max Verstappen&#8217;s Honors and Achievements Formula One Driver&#8217;s World Championships &#8211; 3 (2021, 2022, and 2023) Formula One Constructor&#8217;s World Championships &#8211; 2 (2022, and 2023) DHL Fastest Lap Awards &#8211; 2 (2022, and 2023) FIA Pole Trophies &#8211; 5 (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2020) Dutch Sportsman of the Year &#8211; 3 (2016, 2021, and 2022) Lorenzo Bandini Trophy &#8211; Won in 2016 for the 2015 Season Laureus World Sportsman of the Year &#8211; 1 (2022) Max Verstappen: Endorsements While his annual salary at Red Bull puts him among the top brass of the sport, his fan following is topped only by Lewis Hamilton himself. He has an army of fans who call themselves the Orange Army and are present wearing Orange T-shirts for almost all European races. This popularity makes him very desirable among brands, thus making him one of the most marketable drivers on the grid. His main sponsors are Tag Heuer, Jumbo Supermarkets, Ziggo, Red Bull, G-Star Raw, and CarNext.com. Verstappen&#8217;s earnings through endorsements stand at $4 million annually. Max Verstappen: Foundations and Charity Work Like most F1 drivers, Verstappen has participated inÂ charity football events. He is also part of theÂ Charity StarsÂ andÂ raced in a Red Bull-sponsored charity event in 2017. In early 2020, VerstappenÂ donatedÂ an unspecified amount to a fundraiser as part of aid for Koalas affected by bushfires in Australia. Max Verstappen&#8217;s Car Collection Max Verstappen boasts of a private car collection worth $6.4million. His prized possession is the $2.7 million hypercar Valkyrie, which Red Bull-Aston Martin jointly developed. He also owns the road-legal version of the James Bond car in the film Spectre &#8211; DB11 worth $200,000. His garage houses a couple of Ferrari&#8217;s as well, which includes the 488 Pista worth $331,000 and the $1.2 million Monza SP2. Additionally, his collection includes the 2018 Vantage ($150,000) and a DBS Superleggera ($360,000). However, his first purchase was a $400,000 Renault R. S. 01. Apart from these beasts, the Dutchman owns a yellow Renault Clio which was gifted to him by his parents. How to contact Max Verstappen? Fans can contact Max Verstappen through a variety of channels, including social media accounts and his official website. Verstappen has anÂ InstagramÂ andÂ Twitter account, which he uses to connect with fans and post regular updates. Verstappen has launched his own online retail store named Verstappen33, where fans can purchase his official merchandise. Alternatively, those interested can reach out to Max through his website:Â https://www.verstappen.nl/en/contact/  Parents Jos Verstappen and Sophie Kumpen  Marital Status Single (In a relationship with Kelly Piquet)  Team Red Bull Racing  Residence Monaco  Nationality Dutch, Belgian  Endorsements Jumbo Supermarkets, Ziggo, G-Star Raw, CarNext.com  Annual Salary $45 million  Net worth $90 million  Date of Birth 30th September, 1997  Height 1.81m  Ethnicity White  Points 2586.5 (2023 Abu Dhabi GP)  Championships 3  &nbsp;

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