Press Release
The latest episode of the athlete-focused “For Real” YouTube series provides a fascinating insight into Red Bull Racing driver, Max Verstappen.
Combining live-action with animation, the episode uncovers the brilliant humour, and conversational side of the famously focused competitor, Verstappen, who describes what it was like to be history’s youngest F1 driver.
Red Bull’s YouTube series “For Real,” gives a down-to-earth insight into top athletes as they share stories and experiences of their journey so far with the help of an animated version of themselves.
Now 23, Verstappen has been in the spotlight ever since he arrived in the F1 paddock as its youngest-ever driver at 17.
He has always faced high expectations to perform, which have only intensified since he became F1’s youngest race winner at 18 years, 228 days at the Spanish Grand Prix in 2016.
But as the new episode shows, he relishes the fun as well as the responsibility of his job.
In interview footage illustrated with the series’ animated sequences, a smiling Verstappen recalls some of the more ironic aspects of being an F1 phenom – such as having to be driven to his off-track destinations because he didn’t have his driver’s licence – and reveals how he was told that he would be joining the Red Bull Racing team.
The seven-minute feature is dotted with animated cameos and insights from figures like Verstappen’s parents and Red Bull Motorsports Advisor and Head of Driver Development Helmut Marko.
But the highlight is Verstappen’s first-person account of his maiden F1 win at Barcelona.
From that first victory, Verstappen has consistently over-delivered, and he looks to be in great form for 2021 with a relaxed demeanour and confidence in his F1 car.
Heading into the opening Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28, the team hopes to be in the fight for the championship, seeing every new season as a chance to beat the reigning champions.
“It was actually pretty nice sitting down and looking back on my first F1 win,” says Verstappen.
“It isn’t something you would normally do unless someone asks, and it’s funny how many little things you remember.
“It seems like a long time ago as I’m now starting my seventh F1 season, but I hope you also enjoy looking back with me.”
Watch “Max Verstappen Was The Youngest Driver To Win An F1 Grand Prix | Red Bull For Real” on the Red Bull YouTube Channel:
