Without a doubt, Max Verstappen is one of the best drivers in Formula 1 and will challenge Lewis Hamilton for the title in 2021. The Dutch driver also likes to enjoy his life.
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The Red Bull prodigy is reported to have a fortune of £ 45 million. What is more interesting is that Verstappen spent a large part of the purchase of a luxury airplane.
Max Verstappen treats himself to a private plane
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Knowing that Formula One is a sport that requires drivers to travel around the world to compete, it is no surprise that Verstappen bought a plane.
As The Sun reported, the Dutch driver paid 12 million euros, the equivalent of 15 to 16 million US dollars for the Falcon-900EX. More interesting is the previous owner of the aircraft; It is none other than the British businessman Sir Richard Branson.
Formula 1 F1 – United States Grand Prix – Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA – October 21, 2021 Red Bulls Max Verstappen in the paddock before the REUTERS / Brian Snyder Grand Prix
It is also estimated that Max spends £ 1 million a year servicing the aircraft. As for its specification, it uses Honeywell TFE731-60 motors, which gives it a range of 8,750 kilometers and a top speed of 892 km / h.
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Can Max win his first title this season?
The Dutchman has been pushing his limits so far this season. Verstappen is in an intense battle with Hamilton. As it stands, Max has 351.5 points while the British Knight has 343.5 points on his name.
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With a week off from Formula 1, the next race on the Formula 1 calendar is the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix. The gap between the two title contenders has fallen to just eight points. The Red Bull prodigy knows that the last two races of the season can be extremely challenging and wants to keep Hamilton’s Mercedes in the rearview mirror.
Formula 1 F1 – United States Grand Prix – Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA – October 24, 2021 Red Bulls Max Verstappen celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the REUTERS / Brian Snyder race
This season there are only two races left before the title between Hamilton and Verstappen is decided. Who do you think will become champions once the checkered flag falls in Abu Dhabi? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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