Max Verstappen is 29 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 30 September 1997.
Dutch-Belgian racing driver whose four consecutive Formula One world titles and 73 Grand Prix wins established him as a dominant force
Quick facts
Date of birth30 September 1997
Age29
NationalityDutch-Belgian
BirthplaceHasselt, Belgium
Editor's Take:
Verstappen's trajectory defies conventional motorsport progression. His leap from karting directly to Formula Three in 2014, bypassing Formula Renault entirely, signalled uncommon confidence in raw talent. The promotion to Red Bull's senior team mid-season in 2016 proved prescient when he won immediately. His 2021 title fight with Hamilton delivered one of the sport's most controversial finishes. The 2024 championship, won despite driving for only the third-best constructor, demonstrated adaptability beyond mechanical advantage. His parallel careers in sim racing and sports car events reveal restless competitive appetite. The 2022 Order of Orange-Nassau appointment recognised cultural impact beyond circuits.
Key Milestones
2013: Won three CIK-FIA karting world championships
2015: Became youngest Formula One driver at 17
2016: Won Spanish GP as youngest victor aged 18
2021: Claimed maiden world title from Lewis Hamilton
Max Emilian Verstappen (Dutch pronunciation:; born 30 September 1997) is a Dutch and Belgian racing driver who competes under the Dutch flag in Formula One for Red Bull Racing.
Max Verstappen was born in Hasselt on 30 September 1997.
Verstappen captured four consecutive Formula One World Drivers' Championships from 2021 to 2024, claiming 73 Grand Prix victories across 12 seasons.
He became the youngest Formula One race winner at age 18 with his 2016 Spanish Grand Prix triumph for Red Bull Racing.
His record-breaking 2013 karting season saw him win three CIK-FIA championships, including two European titles and one World Championship in a single year.
