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FAQ About Max Verstappen
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Who is Max Verstappen?
Verstappen is a Dutch Formula One driver. He currently races for Red Bull Racing-Honda Formula One team.
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When did Verstappen first race in Formula One?
In 2014, he took part in the Scuderia Toro Rosso team as a test pilot. He competed in his first race in 2015 with the Scuderia Toro Rosso team in the Australian Grand Prix.
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When did Verstappen become world champion?
He placed first in the 2021 season. He won the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the last race of the season, by defeating his rival Hamilton in the championship, who entered the last lap, with his attack in the last lap, and became the 2021 Formula 1 World Champion.
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In which team did Verstappen win first place?
In the 2021 season, he won the first place with the Red Bull Racing Honda team. His teammate in this race was Sergio Perez.