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My Take
Max Verstappen is the rare athlete who makes dominance interesting. Four consecutive world titles from 2021 to 2024 could have made Formula One predictable, but I find myself studying his laps the way I would a great pianist's phrasing: the braking points, the throttle patience, the refusal to settle for second even when the championship is safe. Born in Hasselt to a racing family and flying the Dutch flag, he carries two countries' expectations and seems weightless under them. What I respect most is his bluntness; he says what he thinks and drives like he means it, and the scary part is how much may still be coming.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Max Verstappen
- Name (Japanese)
- マックス・フェルスタッペン
- Reading
- まっくす・ふぇるすたっぺん
- Born
- September 30, 1997 (age 28)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium
- Height
- 181 cm
- Occupation
- racing automobile driver / Formula One driver / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Talent of the year
- 2016 Dutch Sportsman of the year
- 2016 Lorenzo Bandini Trophy
- 2021 Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Max Verstappen born?
Born September 30, 1997 (age 28).
Where is Max Verstappen from?
Max Verstappen is from Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium.
What does Max Verstappen do?
Max Verstappen works as racing automobile driver, Formula One driver, actor.
How tall is Max Verstappen?
Max Verstappen is 181 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.