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A fully illustrated biography of Max Verstappen, from karting in the junior races at age 10 to his third time winning the world championship at the end of 2023. Max’s journey to Formula 1 stardom was not a typical one. His parents are both motorsport talents. He was born in Belgium to mum Sophie Kumpen, a champion karter, while dad Jos Verstappen was Benetton team-mate to Michael Schumacher and survived perhaps the scariest F1 pitlane incident when his car caught fire during a refuelling stop. As well as being good team-mates, his dad and Michael Schumacher became great friends over the years. Max grew up going on family holidays with Schumacher and his son, fellow F1 star Mick. Max broke all the records for youngest driver after he made his official debut in 2015, including youngest ever driver to win an F1 race after he transferred from Red Bull’s junior team Toro Rosso to Red Bull in 2016. Howeve

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Formula One is more popular and more exciting than ever, and you can learn about its fascinating history and heritage in this brilliant and unique quiz book! The greatest motorsport on the planet is now as competitive as it has been in years, as Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and a host of other drivers battle it out in breathaking races around the world. With teams limited to a cost cap and rules designed to harmonise engine power, the racing is closer than ever and more rivalries emerging: the Hamilton vs Verstappen rivalry reminded fans of some of the great disputes of the past – Prost vs Senna, Hunt vs Lauda, Schumacher vs Hill. Chapters cover the iconic circuits, Grand Prix from around world, the champion drivers, F1 in the media, and seven decades of Formula One – this quizbook is a fun and unique way to learn about the history, heritage and drama of Formula One. Over 500 quiz questions (many multiple choice) make this a perfect gift for F1 fans who are new to the sport to expert enthusiasts with encyclopaedic knowledge.

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