2018’s title success moves Lewis Hamilton into a different league altogether. Tied with Fangio for the number of driver championships and only behind Michael Schumacher, Hamilton’s 2018 triumph has ensure his name gets down in history. The season had its ups and down for him and Mercedes, but the development in the later half of the season pushed Hamilton way past Sebastian Vettel. While the world can’t stop their heaps of praises for Lewis, his competitor Max Verstappen had a different opinion. When asked what made Hamilton so good in 2018, the Dutchman was quick to respond: “His car!” According to Blick newspaper, the 21-year-old added: “Of course he is extremely good. “But Vettel could win with his car, Ricciardo could win with his car, I could win with his car.”

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<strong>History</strong>

The Formula One World Championship first started back in 1950. The very first F1 champion was Italy's Guiseppe Farina who raced for Alfa Romeo.

The sport has had 33 different champions in its history and a few of them are multiple championship winners. Currently, the driver with the most championships is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-schumacher/">Michael Schumacher</a> with 7 under his belt. However, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mercedes">Mercedes</a> driver <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/">Lewis Hamilton</a> will be eager to overhaul that. Hamilton currently holds 6 World Championships and stands on the cusp of equalling Michael Schumacher's record at the end of the season.

[caption id="attachment_394613" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-394613 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200929180846/2020-09-27T125344Z_1587606816_UP1EG9R0ZTK0Z_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-RUSSIA-1-1.jpg" alt="Lewis Hamilton Racing In The Russian GP" width="1920" height="1185" /> Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov[/caption]

Hamilton and Mercedes are the defending Champions with the pair's dominance unlikely to end anytime soon.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-99263" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/F1-logo-f.png" alt="Formula One" width="2048" height="1536" />

For a long time, Bernie Ecclestone was the F1 supremo, having founded the Formula One Group. He spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights.

But in 2017, he stepped down and ownership was handed to Liberty Media who have been taking care of F1 since then. To herald their control, they even changed the F1 logo.

Chase Carey was the first F1 CEO in the 'liberty era' of F1 and will be stepping down at the end of the year. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will succeed the American in 2021.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-126049" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/f1-logo-2018.jpg" alt="sports brand" width="1920" height="1080" />

The Formula One world championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of motorsport. It has produced champions like Fangio, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ayrton-senna/">Ayrton Senna</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alain-prost/">Alain Prost</a>, Schumacher, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/">Fernando Alonso</a>, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel and many many more.
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<td width="264"><strong>Number of Seasons</strong></td>
<td width="246">70</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Number of Teams</strong></td>
<td width="246">20</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Number of Driver's titles</strong></td>
<td width="246">7</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Number of Constructors Titles</strong></td>
<td width="246">16</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Wins</strong></td>
<td width="246">91</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Poles</strong></td>
<td width="246">96</td>
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History The Formula One World Championship first started back in 1950. The very first F1 champion was Italy&#8217;s Guiseppe Farina who raced for Alfa Romeo. The sport has had 33 different champions in its history and a few of them are multiple championship winners. Currently, the driver with the most championships is Michael Schumacher with 7 under his belt. However, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will be eager to overhaul that. Hamilton currently holds 6 World Championships and stands on the cusp of equalling Michael Schumacher&#8217;s record at the end of the season. Formula One F1 &#8211; Russian Grand Prix &#8211; Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia &#8211; Mercedes&#8217; Lewis Hamilton in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov Hamilton and Mercedes are the defending Champions with the pair&#8217;s dominance unlikely to end anytime soon. For a long time, Bernie Ecclestone was the F1 supremo, having founded the Formula One Group. He spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights. But in 2017, he stepped down and ownership was handed to Liberty Media who have been taking care of F1 since then. To herald their control, they even changed the F1 logo. Chase Carey was the first F1 CEO in the &#8216;liberty era&#8217; of F1 and will be stepping down at the end of the year. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will succeed the American in 2021. The Formula One world championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of motorsport. It has produced champions like Fangio, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel and many many more.  Number of Seasons 70  Number of Teams 20  Most Number of Driver&#8217;s titles 7  Most Number of Constructors Titles 16  Most Wins 91  Most Poles 96

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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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<tr>
<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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<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Team</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Red Bull Racing</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Residence</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Monaco</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Nationality</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Dutch, Belgian</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Endorsements</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Jumbo Supermarkets, Ziggo, G-Star Raw, CarNext.com</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Annual Salary</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">$45 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Net worth</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">$90 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">30th September, 1997</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Height</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">1.81m</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Ethnicity</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">White</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Points</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">2586.5 (2023 Abu Dhabi GP)</td>
</tr>
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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;