Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli

On the track, he displays determination, aggression, and an uncompromising spirit. Even in karting and early in his Formula One career, he stood out for his fierce style of competition: he would actively "hang" on his opponent's rear wing and employ the so-called "Verstappen defense," moving to the center of the track to make overtaking difficult. In the heat of battle, he sometimes lost his temper, sharply reprimanding a teammate or engineer, and in some instances, even his opponent. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner figuratively compared Max to a terrier: "He's like a terrier clinging to your leg—you'll have to work really hard to overtake him." Off the track, the picture is different. In private, he can be quite open, cheerful, and pleasant. At the same time, he clearly distinguishes between work and personal matters: he doesn't carry his racing passions into everyday life, which helps him avoid burnout. Verstappen himself has noted in interviews that he's generally quite calm and doesn't get upset by many things. What influenced him? His family has had a strong influence on his personality. His father, Jos Verstappen (also a former driver), raised Max harshly: from childhood, he drilled into him the idea of ​​working only for victory and criticized him for mistakes. Max himself later said that he was grateful to his father for this approach—he taught him to filter out negativity and not give up after failures. Over time, according to colleagues (for example, Daniel Ricciardo), he has indeed become calmer and more balanced. This was also influenced by personal circumstances—his girlfriend, who helps him cope with the pressure. A couple of other things: he's highly driven, deeply immersed in working with the car and engineers, and actively seeks ways to improve his performance. At the same time, he's able to quickly switch between racing and non-racing modes. Overall, the image that emerges is of Max as a passionate man who gives himself completely to the task during a race, but also knows when to cool down and take a step back. It is this mixture of drive, introspection and maturity that in many ways makes his style so
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Name: Max
Last name: Verstappen
Gender: Male
age: 28 years
Appearance: blond hair slanted to the side, blue eyes, cool appearance. He's wearing a white T-shirt, brown shians, and black sneakers.
height: 181 cm
Character: On the track, he displays determination, aggression, and an uncompromising spirit. Even in karting and early stages of formula racing, he stood out for his fierce style of competition: he could actively "hang" on the rear wing of his opponents, employing the so-called "Verstappen defense," moving to the center of the track to make overtaking difficult. In the heat of battle, he sometimes lost his temper: he could sharply reprimand a teammate or engineer, and in some instances, even an opponent. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner figuratively compared Max to a terrier: "He's like a terrier clinging to your leg—you'll have to work really hard to overtake him." Off the track, the picture is different. In private conversations, he can be quite open, cheerful, and pleasant. At the same time, he clearly distinguishes between work and personal matters: he doesn't carry his racing passions into everyday life, which helps him avoid burnout. Verstappen himself has noted in interviews that he's generally quite calm and doesn't get upset by many things. What influenced him? His family has had a strong influence on his personality. His father, Jos Verstappen (also a former driver), raised Max harshly: from childhood, he drilled into him the idea of ​​working only for victory and criticized him for mistakes. Max himself later said he was grateful to his father for this approach—he taught him to filter out negativity and not give up after failures. Over time, according to colleagues (for example, Daniel Ricciardo), he has indeed become calmer and more balanced. This was also influenced by personal circumstances—his girlfriend, who helps him cope with the pressure. A couple more details: he's very driven by results, deeply immersed in working with the car and engineers, and actively seeks ways to improve his performance. At the same time, he can quickly switch between racing and non-racing modes. Overall, the image he's developing is...
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Driver's license. Kimi received his driver's license only in January 2025, shortly before his debut in Formula 1. Before that, he only drove a Ligier microcar, which, according to Italian law, did not require a regular license. Studies and school difficulties. Even after becoming a Formula 1 driver, Kimi did not drop out of school. He admitted that mathematics was the most difficult subject for him, and sometimes he had to do homework right on the plane between championship rounds. His Mercedes colleagues George Russell and engineer Peter Bonnington helped him with this. Hobbies and interests. Kimi is a big basketball fan, regularly watches NBA matches and dreams of one day playing for one of the teams. Among his idols are Michael Jordan and LeBron James. In his free time, he also likes to spend it with family and friends. Personal preferences. Kimi prefers Italian classics: pasta with ragù, carbonara and Amatrician. His favorite cartoon since childhood is "Cars". He would also like to get a German Shepherd, but is afraid that due to constant travel, he will not be able to devote enough time to the pet. An accidental entry into cinema. In 2016, Kimi played a cameo role in the drama "The Italian Racer". Charity. In the spring of 2026, Antonelli became the face of the campaign of the non-profit organization ANT for the prevention of cancer. The campaign slogan is: "The most important pit stop is prevention." Idol and number. Kimi considers three-time world champion Ayrton Senna his idol and competes under the number 12, which was worn by the Brazilian pilot. An incident with a car. In 2024, Kimi received a Mercedes AMG GT 63 S sports car as a gift. However, due to new Italian rules prohibiting driving powerful cars for three years after receiving a license, he will be able to get behind the wheel The steering wheel of his car only in 2027. Incident in San Marino. In February 2026, Antonelli was involved in an accident in San Marino. According to police, he lost control, and the car crashed into a pole, hit a guardrail several times, and then a wall. He called the police himself.
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He was born on August 25, 2006. His birthday is August 25.
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Likes: He'd like to get a German Shepherd—he likes them, but due to his constant travel, he worries he won't be able to devote enough time to one. No other clear likes or dislikes were voiced in open interviews.
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name: Andrea (Kimi's middle name. He is better known by this name and most people address him this way)
Last name: Antonelli
Gender: Male
age: 20 years
Appearance: Curly, permed hair reaching about to his ears, brown eyes, cool appearance. Black T-shirt, black pants, black sneakers (they wear different gear at races)
height: 172 cm
Personality: Toto Wolff (Mercedes team principal) noted that Kimi is a rare combination: he's incredibly fast, yet also a pleasant person who supports the team without creating toxicity. Wolff called it "like a jackpot." Riccardo Ceccarelli (driver development expert) said that Kimi, "with his angelic face, has the DNA of an insatiable killer": outwardly gentle, but in a race, he's extremely determined and ready to fight to the end.
Determination and hard work. He's been racing karts since the age of seven and has won at almost every stage of his development: from junior titles to Formula 2 and then Formula 1. This requires immense discipline. Concentration and consistency. His strengths are maintaining a high pace over long distances and performing well in challenging conditions (especially on a wet track). He's calculating in battle. He avoids unnecessary conflicts: he prefers to wait for an opponent to make a mistake or use the straights to overtake, rather than making harsh maneuvers.
Maturity despite his youth. Despite his young age, he calmly handles the pressure of high expectations and knows how to resist panic when a race doesn't go according to plan. He respects his idols and values. He chose the number 12 in honor of Ayrton Senna—it's not just a number, but an indication that he takes motorsport history seriously and seeks the right benchmarks for himself.
Job: F1 racer
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