MAX VERSTAPPEN

2015

Max Verstappen made his Formula 1 debut with the Scuderia Toro Rosso team in 2015. At the age of 17, he became the youngest driver to compete in the category. Throughout the season, he demonstrated his immense talent by achieving several notable results, including a fourth-place finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix. His aggressive driving style and overtaking skills caught the attention of the Formula 1 community.

2016

In May 2016, Max Verstappen was promoted to the Red Bull Racing team, replacing Daniil Kvyat. In his first Grand Prix with the team in Spain, he won the race in impressive fashion, becoming the youngest winner in Formula 1 history. Throughout the season, he continued to rack up podium finishes and demonstrate his speed and skill in changing conditions.

2017

A year in which Max Verstappen struggled with some reliability issues and accidents that limited his results. However, he demonstrated his stamina and determination by winning the Malaysian Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver to win multiple Formula 1 races.

2018

Verstappen continued to be a contender in Formula 1 racing in 2018. He achieved podium finishes in several races and demonstrated his ability to overcome difficult situations. Despite some incidents and difficult moments, his overall performance was impressive and he showed steady progress.

2019

Max Verstappen continued his success with Red Bull Racing. He took his first victory of the season at the Austrian Grand Prix, in a thrilling home race for the team. Consistent with his performance, he racked up podiums and points at various races throughout the year.

2020

This season was challenging due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected the racing schedule. However, Verstappen did take victories at the British Grand Prix and the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone. He continued to show his ability to compete at the front of the grid.

2021

In the season, Verstappen and Red Bull Racing became serious contenders for the world championship. They battled against the Mercedes team for supremacy in the category. Verstappen had several victories and had an exciting battle with Lewis Hamilton until the end of the season.

2022

The start of this season didn't seem to affect Max in the slightest. Despite a spectacular start for Scuderia Ferrari, which took a one-two finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix, and initial problems with Honda's power unit, Max soon began to assert his dominance. Remarkably, Max Verstappen needed just six races to climb to the lead in the Drivers' Championship. Beginning with the race at Imola, where Charles Leclerc made his first mistake of the season, the Dutch driver achieved five victories out of six possible. To make matters worse for Ferrari, their F1-75 cars began to face serious reliability problems, further strengthening Verstappen's position.

His second impressive run started in France and was even more amazing. He won eight of nine Grands Prix in this phase. If it weren't for Red Bull's monumental mistake during qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, we could be talking about a run similar to, or even better than, Sebastian Vettel's in the 2013 season. The initial surprise generated by Ferrari soon gave way to absolute dominance by Red Bull, and Max Verstappen knew how to capitalize on this advantage. The Dutch driver concluded the 2022 season with a record of 15 wins, seven pole positions and 17 podium finishes. He clinched the title in Japan, with four Grands Prix remaining on the calendar. Ferrari's initial narrative quickly faded in the face of Red Bull's firm control, and Verstappen once again demonstrated his undeniable skill. Putting in an exceptional performance throughout the season, he left an indelible mark by capturing the title before the curtain fell on the championship.

2023

Max Verstappen dominated the 2023 Formula 1 season, claiming his third consecutive world title. He won 19 of the year’s 22 races, setting a new record for wins in a single season. His consistency and superiority with the Red Bull RB19 made him virtually unbeatable. He secured the championship at the Qatar Grand Prix, several races early. He achieved 12 consecutive victories, surpassing Sebastian Vettel’s previous record. His performance was key to Red Bull also winning the Constructors’ Championship. He closed the season with 575 points, the most in F1 history up to that point.

2024

Max Verstappen kicked off the 2024 Formula 1 season with a dominant win at the Bahrain Grand Prix, taking his fifth grand slam by leading every lap from pole and setting the fastest lap. He continued his winning streak in Saudi Arabia, taking his 100th Formula 1 podium. However, in Australia, he suffered his first retirement since 2022 due to brake failure, interrupting a streak of nine consecutive victories. Despite this setback, Verstappen maintained a high level of performance, taking multiple wins and pole positions throughout the season. At the Miami Grand Prix, he was overtaken by Lando Norris, who took his first win in the category, relegating Verstappen to second place. Throughout the year, he faced challenges from McLaren and Ferrari, but his consistency allowed him to maintain a lead in the championship. Verstappen ultimately secured his fourth consecutive world title, cementing his position as one of the most successful drivers in Formula 1 history.