🇳🇱 Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen is a Dutch driver competing in Formula 1 for Red Bull, and one of the most dominant competitors of his generation. He is the son of former F1 driver Jos Verstappen and rose through karting before making his F1 debut at a young age, quickly establishing himself as a championship contender. Over his career he has claimed four consecutive Drivers' Championships, from 2021 through 2024, and across 222 starts has amassed 71 wins and 129 podiums. His Racer Rating of 8,321 currently ranks him first among active drivers, reflecting his sustained record of victories and consistency at the front of the field.[1]

In the 2026 season, Verstappen has taken 2 podiums but no wins through 8 rounds, placing him fourth in the standings. While this represents a quieter start relative to his championship-winning campaigns, his overall body of work, spanning 12 seasons with Red Bull, keeps him among the benchmark drivers in the sport. Verstappen remains an active competitor with the potential to add further wins and podiums to an already extensive career record.[2]