Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen is a Formula 1 driver for Red Bull Racing. He is a four-time world champion, having held the title for the past four years. He is newsworthy because he was recently in a three-way title fight with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for the 2025 championship. Verstappen won the Qatar GP, closing the points gap with leader Norris, but ultimately lost the championship to Lando Norris at the Abu Dhabi GP. This ends Verstappen's four-year reign as world champion. Furthermore, it was recently announced that Isack Hadjar will replace Yuki Tsunoda as Verstappen's Red Bull teammate for the 2026 season. Verstappen remains a significant figure in F1, aiming to regain his title in future seasons with a new teammate.