Verstappen third in US Grand Prix after radio failure; wealth hits €310 million
The gist
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen finished third at the United States Grand Prix after another radio breakdown.
His fortune rose to €310 million as his team's communication problems persist.
How it unfolded
- August 2026Verstappen signed a long-term Red Bull extension through to 2030, reportedly worth $107 million per season excluding bonuses and incentives.
- Oct 25, 2026Verstappen finished third at the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, behind Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc, after another radio communication breakdown.
- Oct 28, 2026Verstappen was estimated to be worth €310 million, up €50 million on last year, climbing 40 places to 224 in the Quote 500 list of the Netherlands' wealthiest individuals.