As the esteemed magazine revealed its list of the 100 most influential individuals in the world, Max Verstappen was included as one of the members of the 2024 TIME100.
The current Formula One World Champion was listed on TIME Magazine’s annual list of the world’s most influential people, which also included politicians, athletes, entertainers, musicians, actors, and more.
On TIME Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people, Max Verstappen appears.
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The Red Bull driver can be found under the “Titans” section of the full list of 100 people, which also includes American musician Jack Antonoff, talk show host Kelly Ripa, quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle, the title sponsor of the Formula One team.
Verstappen set a Formula 1 record last season with 19 wins from 22 races thanks to his on-track prowess. This year, he has already won three of the first four races.
He is not the first Formula 1 driver to appear in the TIME100; Lewis Hamilton did so in 2020, the year he won his seventh title, and Michael Schumacher did so in 2005 after winning his seventh World Championship the year before.
“Orange-clad fans flock to his races to cheer him on, while others, dressed in the outfits of rival teams like Ferrari and Mercedes, boo him on the podium,” TIME said in a feature of Verstappen, justifying his spot on the list and his current dominance of the sport.
The $3.2 billion Formula 1 industry, which expanded by 25% in 2023, is now focused on a single issue. Will Verstappen and the Red Bull Racing machine be stopped by anyone? He’s well established and completely at ease in the driver’s seat.
TIME Editor in Chief Sam Jacobs remarked upon the publication of their annual list: “Influence, we know, is complex: it can be for better or worse, span generations, categories, and perspectives…
“Even in our 101st year, TIME is still changing. With events taking place in 12 cities across four continents, we are bringing together our TIME100 community worldwide today. We have an unmatched opportunity to share important tales about the concepts and individuals that influence and better the world through TIME100.
In the Drivers’ Championship, Verstappen currently has a 13-point lead over Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez heading into this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix.