As the Formula 1 season reaches its dramatic climax, all eyes are on Max Verstappen as he prepares for a three-way showdown at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend. The Red Bull Racing star is locked in a fierce battle to secure what would be an incredible fifth consecutive World Drivers' Championship, following his crucial victory in Qatar.
The Crown Jewel of F1: A Champion's Wealth and Career
Verstappen's on-track dominance has translated into staggering financial success, making him the highest-paid driver on the current grid. His contract with Red Bull Racing, which is secured until 2028, guarantees him a colossal base salary of approximately £49.1 million per year. This figure does not include the substantial bonuses he earns for race wins and championships.
Combined with lucrative endorsement deals with global brands like Heineken and EA Sports, his total estimated net worth for 2025 stands at around £230 million. This immense wealth underscores his status as the sport's premier talent and most marketable asset.
Life in the Fast Lane: Luxury Homes, Jets, and Cars
Like many of his F1 peers, Verstappen has made the glamorous, tax-efficient principality of Monaco his home. He resides in a lavish penthouse apartment in the Fontvieille district, a property valued at over £12 million. Notably, this places him as a neighbour to his long-time rival, Lewis Hamilton.
To navigate the relentless global F1 calendar, the Dutch champion travels in ultimate style aboard his own Dassault Falcon 900EX long-range private jet. He reportedly purchased the aircraft, worth an estimated £11 million, from business magnate Richard Branson back in 2020.
His passion for speed extends beyond the racetrack into an impressive private car collection. Highlights include the ultra-exclusive, Red Bull-collaborated Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar, valued at roughly £2 million, and a rare Ferrari Monza SP2 worth around £1.3 million.
Power Couple Status and Sim-Racing Escape
Verstappen's personal life is equally in the spotlight, thanks to his relationship with Brazilian model and columnist Kelly Piquet. The daughter of three-time F1 champion Nelson Piquet, she has been his partner since 2020. The couple are a regular and glamorous presence at race weekends, solidifying their reputation as one of the sport's leading power couples.
When he's not commanding a real F1 car, Verstappen is often found honing his skills in the virtual world. He is a dedicated sim-racing enthusiast and owns a professional-grade simulator setup, worth about £26,500, which he uses for competition and as a relaxing escape from the intense pressures of the Formula 1 circus.
This weekend in Abu Dhabi, the culmination of a season's worth of effort, multi-million-pound contracts, and a luxury lifestyle all converge on the Yas Marina Circuit. For Max Verstappen, the goal is singular: to convert his off-track supremacy into a historic fifth world title on it.
