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Max Verstappen nears the $500m mark, his overall net worth increases

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Max Verstappen is one of the most promising F1 talents and here is all about his net worth, salary, F1 records, girlfriend, family and more

Max Verstappen Facts

Birth PlaceHasselt, Belgium
Father’s NameJos Verstappen
Mother’s NameSophie Kumpen
Star SignLibra
EducationN/A
Net Worth $210 Million
Salary $55 Million
Age27
Date of Birth30 September 1997
Height (cm)181
Weight (kg)72
NationalityBelgian-Dutch
F1 Debut2015
TeamsScuderia Toro Rosso (2014-2016), Red Bull (2016-present)
F1 Race Wins61
F1 Pole Positions40
F1 Championship Wins3
AchievementsYoungest Driver to start a race, Youngest Driver to win a Grand Prix
Girlfriends Kelly Piquet (2021-present), Dilara Sanlik (2017-2020)
ChildrenN/A
Social MediaInstagram, Twitter
EndorsementsRed Bull, Ziggo, Jumbo SuperMarkets

Max Verstappen has racing flowing through his veins. The 27-year-old Dutch youngster is the son of former F1 star Jos and has been one of the brightest talents in recent years. He is the 2021, 2022, 2023 Formula One World Champion. Verstappen created history by completing a hatrick of Formula One Championship titles during these years.

Verstappen already holds a few records in his young F1 career. He was the first Dutchman to win a Grand Prix in 2016 and also became the youngster winner of an F1 race. Read more about the Top 50 Richest F1 Drivers Of All Time.

Max Verstappen shares a smile with Esteban Ocon (Getty)

Verstappen is known for his fearless driving and is always looking to make a tough move stick. That has seen him crash into other drivers in the past, but he is young and has matured in recent years. The Dutchman has a bright future ahead of him owing to this championship win in 2021. He won several more races in 2022 to win back-to-back titles.

Max Verstappen Net worth and salary

Max Verstappen might be one of the youngest drivers on the circuit but he has an estimated net worth of $210 million in 2024.

This has been mostly due to his contract with Red Bull as he earns close to $55m per year and his overall F1 salary stands at $477m. The deal was signed fairly recently and Verstappen is the top earner in the F1 paddock.

Max Verstappen F1 record

Max Verstappen could have been a Mercedes driver but opted to join Red Bull back in 2014. While Mercedes have dominated F1 since then, Verstappen has ensured he is close to the leading pack, even if the Red Bull’s engine doesn’t match up to the Silver Arrows.

Max Verstappen picked up three race wins in 2019 (Image credit: Getty)

The Dutchman became the youngest racer to participate in a Grand Prix weekend by driving in the first free practice session at the 2014 Japanese GP.

More records were to follow as he became the youngest to start a GP. The Dutchman also recorded a point at the age of 17, which was another milestone.

Verstappen created history by winning the Spanish GP in his first race for Red Bull. He had been promoted from the sister Toro Rosso team midway through the 2016 season.

Verstappen became a permanent fixture in Red Bull since then, and his best performance came in the 2019 season where he finished third in the driver’s championship.

The 2020 campaign was a tough one as Mercedes dominated the season. However, Verstappen won two races and also got a pole position to end the season third, again.

Things continued looking up for him in the 2021 season. He got his fourth pole position in the season-opening Bahrain GP but came second.

However, he then picked up a stunning win at the Imola GP after overtaking Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap.

The Red Bull star won the F1 World Driver’s Championship for Red Bull in 2021, 2022, and 2023. His fame grew and Max Verstappen created a history in the F1 racing.

Max Verstappen Family and relationships

As stated earlier, Max has racing flowing through his veins. His father, Jos, was an F1 driver, while his mother, Sophie Kumpen, also raced in karting.

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Verstappen has other relatives also in the racing field with one relative also serving as the manager for PK Carsport in the Euro Series.

Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen kisses his ex-girlfriend Dilara Sanlik after the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix in Spielberg on June 30, 2019. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)

Verstappen doesn’t share a lot of information regarding his private life.

His ex-girlfriend is Dilara Sanlik, a German student. The pair have been snapped during a holiday in the United States. Verstappen dated fellow racer Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinsky for a year. However, he broke up with his then-girlfriend after joining the Red Bull Racing team.

Verstappen has been linked with other females too, such as hockey player Maxime Pourquie and Instagram model Joyce Godefridim.

Max Verstappen with girlfriend Kelly Piquet

He is currently in a relationship with former F1 star Nelson Piquet’s daughter Kelly Piquet. Piquet is a Brazilian columnist and a model who once dated former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat. She even has a child, Penelope Kvyat, with Daniil.

Max Verstappen Sponsorships and endorsements

Max Verstappen is one of the most recognizable faces in the F1 circuit and he has several sponsorship and endorsement deals at the moment. His total endorsement stands at $10m and he continues to earn through lucrative deals every year.

The Dutch youngster often features in ads for Jumbo Supermarkets while he is also tied up with brands such as Tag Heuer, Ziggo and Exact.

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing is pictured speaking to his father, Jos Verstappen as he drives the first laps at the official opening for the upcoming Dutch GP F1 (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images for Red Bull Racing)

Verstappen also has deals with other smaller companies, however, the exact details of how much he makes from these sponsorship deals aren’t available presently.

FAQs about Max Verstappen

(Q) What is Max Verstappen’s net worth?

Max Verstappen has a net worth of $210 million.

(Q) What is Max Verstappen’s salary?

Max Verstappen earns a salary of $55 million per year.

(Q) Who is Max Verstappen’s girlfriend?

Max Verstappen’s girlfriend is Kelly Piquet, a Brazilian model who is the daughter of former F1 star Nelson Piquet.

(Q) When was Max Verstappen born?

Max Verstappen was born on the 30th of September 1997.

(Q) Who are Max Verstappen’s parents?

Max Verstappen’s are Jos Verstappen, a former F1 driver and Sophie Kumpen.

(Q) Where was Max Verstappen born?

Max Verstappen was born in Hasselt, Belgium.

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Saiyed Adeem Karim

Ditching a corporate job to follow a dream isn't easy, but when football comes calling, who can say no? Been following the beautiful game since 1998. Liverpool addict, F1 fanatic!

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