But Formula One world champion Max Verstappen sees untapped potential in the virtual world. Sim racing is more than a video game; it’s a career path in the competitive esports world filled with championships,

It's not actually true that four-time F1 champ Max Verstappen has a racing sim rig in his private plane. But he is a serious racing sim aficionado to the extent of having one in his motorhome at European F1 races and generating controversy over his late-night sim racing antics before actual F1 races.

Max Verstappen has been predicted to make a shock exit from Red Bull at the end of the 2025 Formula 1 season. The Dutchman earned his fourth consecutive title with Red Bull in 2024, despite a difficult season with the team and a championship challenge from McLaren.