Max Verstappen Buys $20 Million Superyacht Ahead Of 2025 Formula 1 Season

• Max Verstappen has added a sleek, high-performance superyacht to his impressive collection of luxury toys.
• The 109-foot vessel boasts generous guest accommodation and relaxation spaces, an ideal retreat from the pressures of racing.
• Speculation continues to swirl about Verstappen’s long-term future in Formula 1, adding extra intrigue to this latest purchase.

When you’re a four-time Formula 1 world champion with a net worth pushing $210 million, why not reward yourself for all your top-drawer driving with a sleek superyacht that perfectly matches your need for speed? Well, that’s exactly what Dutch racing sensation Max Verstappen has just done. The 26-year-old superstar — who reportedly rakes in around $70 million annually from salary and endorsements — has just taken delivery of a 33.3-metre (109-foot) Mangusta Grandsport 33 in Viareggio, Italy.

Mangusta Grandsport 33 Quick Facts

Builders and Performance Specs

Built by Overmarine Group, this Italian beauty sports a composite hull and superstructure designed to deliver top-end performance without sacrificing passenger comfort. Powered by twin MTU engines, the yacht reaches a top speed of 26 knots, while its cruising speed offers a range of about 300 nautical miles. In layman’s terms, it’s an ideal ride for seamless Mediterranean hops when Max needs a break from the pit lane.

Accommodation and Amenities

Climb aboard and you’ll find enough room to host up to 10 guests in a full-beam master suite, a VIP cabin, and then additional “run of the mill” guest cabins for your fabulous entourage. Natural light floods the main salon through expansive windows and, when the sun’s shining at least, the sundeck beckons with sprawling lounge areas. If you’re feeling a little more adventurous, you can head to the beach club at the stern for a quick dip.

This is a pretty logical extension of Verstappen’s already extensive collection of high-performance toys, which includes a fleet of exotic cars and a private jet. However, there’s more to this than just flexing: the yacht is expected to be based in Monaco, giving Max, alongside partner Kelly Piquet (who’s expecting their first child together), the perfect retreat between rounds of the ever-demanding Formula 1 circuit.

Sanctuary for the Season Ahead

This purchase comes amid renewed rumours about a team switch for Verstappen, with Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya speculating that a future move by Verstappen to Aston Martin isn’t out of the question, despite both parties outwardly rejecting the idea at present time. A recent report claimed Aston Martin was using Verstappen’s name to lure sponsors, but with Verstappen contracted to Red Bull until 2028, the rumours are considered by most to be somewhat premature.

However, the reigning World Champ is believed to have “performance clauses” in said contract allowing him to leave Red Bull if the car fails to match the standards his driving demands. Montoya points out that by 2028, Aston Martin’s current drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll may no longer be on the grid, with Alonso eyeing potential retirement and Stroll pursuing interests beyond the track. Should this come to pass, it could leave a prime seat open just as Aston Martin’s partnership with Honda and the influence of Adrian Newey come to bear fruit.

Rumours aside, the timing of this purchase couldn’t be much better. With the 2025 F1 season rolling in — starting with pre-season testing in Bahrain this February — Verstappen’s new maritime escape will likely become his go-to hideaway whenever the track drama gets a little loud.