Max Verstappen: podcast appearances and interviews

Max Emilian Verstappen is a Dutch and Belgian racing driver who competes under the Dutch flag in Formula One for Red Bull Racing. Born in Hasselt and raised in Maaseik, he is the son of Dutch former Formula One driver Jos Verstappen and Belgian former kart racer Sophie Kumpen. Verstappen achieved early success in karting, culminating in a record-breaking 2013 season, before progressing to junior formulae. He competed in FIA European Formula 3, where he broke several records and finished third in his rookie season. At 17, he signed with Toro Rosso as part of the Red Bull Junior Team, becoming the youngest driver in Formula One history at the Australian Grand Prix in 2015. After finishing several races in points in his debut season, he retained his seat for 2016 and was promoted to Red Bull, where he won the Spanish Grand Prix on his debut, setting records as the youngest race winner in F1 history. Verstappen secured his first World Drivers' Championship in 2021 and went on to win championships in 2022, 2023, and 2024, setting numerous records along the way. As of the 2026 British Grand Prix, he has accumulated 71 race wins, 48 pole positions, 37 fastest laps, and 129 podium finishes. Beyond racing, Verstappen manages the Verstappen Racing team, has competed in sports car racing and sim racing, and has been recognized as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people of 2024. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau in 2022 and is contracted to remain with Red Bull until at least the end of 2028.