Max Verstappen - The Unstoppable Force In Formula One By Ewan Mckenzie (Hardback)

A fully illustrated biography of Max Verstappen, from karting in the juniorraces at age 10 to his third time winning the World Championship at the endof 2023.

Max's journey to Formula 1 stardom was not a typical one. His parents areboth motorsport talents. He was born in Belgium to mum Sophie Kumpen, a championkarter, while dad Jos Verstappen was Benetton teammate to Michael Schumacher andsurvived perhaps the scariest F1 pitane incident when his car caught fire duringa refueling stop. As well as being good teammates, his dad and MichaelSchumacher became great friends over the years. Max grew up going on familyholidays with Schumacher and his son, fellow F1 star Mick. Max broke all therecords for youngest driver after he made his official debut in 2015, includingyoungest ever driver to win an F1 race after he transferred from RedBull's junior team Toro Rosso to Red Bull in 2016. However, his move was atthe expense of Daniil Kvyat who was demoted to Toro Rosso in his place.Verstappen then started dating Kvyat's girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, and is nowstepfather to Kvyat's son. Complicated to say the least! Max's career hasbarely spanned a decade and he's already gained the title of the most popularFormula One driver. With incredible skills on the track and a legion oftravelling Dutch fans, he's a force to be reckoned with and the one to watch inracing.

This fully illustrated biography explores his youth karting through to theend of the 2023 season, interspersed with 10 key races, including: His debutF1 race for Toro Rosso His wholly unexpected win on debut for the Red Bull teamin 2016, the Spanish Grand Prix where Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg tookthemselves out on the opening lap The 2021 British Grand Prix at Silverstonewhere he survived a 56G deceleration as he hit the barriers at Copse corner Histitanic showdown in Abu Dhabi where he won his first controversial WorldChampionship His second World Championship win in 2022.

This detailed biography with high-quality photographs is the perfect gift forany fan of the rising F1 star Max Verstappen. It's a standout collector's itemfull of impactful info about a racing maverick. Relive Max's formative moments,racing success and explore what the future holds for this young talent. Thoughthings are going well right now, the volatility that led him to a physicalaltercation with Esteban Ocon in the 2020 Brazilian Grand prix still appearsfrom time to time when things don't go his way. And soon Red Bull want ateammate who can really push him…

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