Max Verstappen has ruled Formula 1 with an iron fist throughout the 2020s, rattling off four straight championships and becoming the unquestioned face of the sport.
His dominance has coincided with F1’s growing popularity in North America, making him a household name in a previously inconsistent market. Not only is Verstappen one of the most prolific racers in F1 history, but he’s parlayed his many victories into financial success.
Here’s a closer look at Verstappen’s career earnings and estimated net worth:
Max Verstappen's Net Worth and Formula 1 Earnings
Though it is likely a conservative estimate, Verstappen's net worth is approximately $200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Forbes estimates that he receives roughly $86 million in annual earnings, largely because of his $70 million base salary from Red Bull Racing.
If that sounds like a large salary, consider that those annual earnings are more than some MLB teams’ Opening Day payrolls. Not too shabby for someone who turns 29 years old in 2026.
- RELATED: How Much Does a Formula 1 Driver Earn?
Max Verstappen’s Notable Endorsements
John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Verstappen’s $70 million base salary is incredible on its own, but where does that other $16 million come from? The answer is some high-level endorsement deals with:
- Electronic Arts
- Fanatics
- Ford Motor
- Heineken N.V.
Additionally, Red Bull Racing has its own extensive list of partnerships and sponsors. Notable brands include Armor All, Heineken, Hard Rock, Indeed, New Era, and TAG Heuer.
Max Verstappen's Car Collection and Private Jet
In terms of his other assets, Verstappen (unsurprisingly) has a knack for vehicles. He boasts an impressive personal car collection that includes supercars worth hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars each.
Here are the five most valuable, according to Hot Cars:
- 2022 Aston Martin Valkyrie ($3.5 million estimated value)
- 2019 Ferrari Monza SP2 ($1.8 million)
- 2014 Renault R.S. 01. ($400,000)
- 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista ($331,000)
- 2018 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera ($307,820)
Verstappen also owns a Dassault Falcon 900EX private jet, which he reportedly purchased from Richard Branson for approximately $15 million.
- MORE: Who Is the Owner of Formula 1?
Max Verstappen’s Career Achievements
Initially from Belgium, Verstappen's career has been nothing short of remarkable, though that shouldn't surprise anyone given his bloodlines. He is the son of former Formula One driver Jos Verstappen and Belgian former kart racer Sophie Kumpen.
By the time he was seven years old, Verstappen was competing in karting championships. He made his unofficial Formula One debut in October 2014, participating in a Japanese Grand Prix practice session only three days after his 17th birthday. He became the youngest driver to partake in a Formula One weekend event.
Verstappen made his official debut the following March, retiring early in the Australian Grand Prix because of engine failure. He finished seventh at the Malaysian Grand Prix two weeks later, becoming the youngest driver in F1 history to score a point.
Since then, Verstappen has been nothing short of unstoppable. Here are more of his feats:
- Verstappen’s 71 Formula One Grand Prix victories rank third behind Lewis Hamilton (106) and Michael Schumacher (91).
- He won FIA Rookie of the Year in 2015 and Personality of the Year from 2015 to 2017. The Dutch Olympic Committee named him the Dutch Sportsman of the Year in 2016, 2021, and 2022.
- Verstappen appeared on the 2024 Time 100, which is especially notable considering the magazine hadn’t yet launched its sports-only version.
Verstappen and Kelly Piquet, the daughter of former Formula One star Nelson Piquet, have been partners since 2020. They had their first daughter last year.
