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Inside F1 star Max Verstappen’s £12m private jet that the Red Bull star bought from Virgin boss Richard Branson

, Inside F1 star Max Verstappen’s £12m private jet that the Red Bull star bought from Virgin boss Richard Branson

THIS Red Bull driver really does have wings.

Max Verstappen, 24, showed yet again he was king of the circuit over the weekend – winning the Mexican Grand Prix by 16 seconds ahead of fierce rival Lewis Hamilton.

Max Verstappen is the proud owner of a £12m Falcon-900EX private jet
Verstappen currently leads the driver standings by 19 points
, Inside F1 star Max Verstappen’s £12m private jet that the Red Bull star bought from Virgin boss Richard Branson
Virgin boss and British business magnate, Richard Branson was the previous owner

The victory extended his lead to 19 points in the driver standings with just four races to go.

And motor racing isn’t the only thing Verstappen is flying high in.

For he is the proud owner of his own private jet, that he splashed the cash on in 2020.

Max paid around £12million for the Falcon-900EX, that used to have a famous owner.

It was previously in the hands of Virgin boss and British business magnate, Sir Richard Branson, according to reports.

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LAVISH EXPENSE

Verstappen already leads a life of luxury, and is said to have a £45million fortune.

He lives in a stunning apartment in Monaco, like most F1 heroes, worth millions.

Mad Max also has an incredible car collection, owning various Aston Martins through the years. And he’s awaiting their £2million Valkyrie, which he has on order and is due for delivery next year.

But in the meantime, he has another toy to play with – and like his team’s drink’s motto, it gives him wings.

, Inside F1 star Max Verstappen’s £12m private jet that the Red Bull star bought from Virgin boss Richard Branson

Dutch star Verstappen paid around £12m for his own plane
, Inside F1 star Max Verstappen’s £12m private jet that the Red Bull star bought from Virgin boss Richard Branson
Inside the cockpit of Verstappen’s stunning plane
, Inside F1 star Max Verstappen’s £12m private jet that the Red Bull star bought from Virgin boss Richard Branson
Verstappen pays around £1m-per-year in up-keep of the Falcon-900EX

Last year, Verstappen bought himself a Falcon-900EX private jet worth about £12m to travel in style with.

Better still, you can bet it was very well looked after by its previous owner.

That’s because it was said to be owned by Virgin Atlantic billionaire Sir Richard Branson.

PLANE SPEC

Incredibly, the Falcon-900EX costs about £1million-per-year to keep.

But that won’t dent Verstappen’s bank balance, who is happy to fly in style and sometimes give mates like Daniel Ricciardo a lift to a Grand Prix.

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Made in 2008, it was given a significant upgrade before it was handed over to F1’s youngest ever Grand Prix winner.

Now powered by three Honeywell TFE731-60 engines, it’s capable of a maximum range of 8,750 kilometres before it requires refuelling, can hit a top speed of 892 km/h, and cruising speed of 850 km/h.

As for the interiors, it’s just as luxurious.

Capable of seating up to 12 passengers, two seats can be reclined to make a full-size bed.

, Inside F1 star Max Verstappen’s £12m private jet that the Red Bull star bought from Virgin boss Richard Branson

Daniel Ricciardo hitches a ride on Verstappen’s private jet
, Inside F1 star Max Verstappen’s £12m private jet that the Red Bull star bought from Virgin boss Richard Branson
A fully equipped bar would allow Verstappen to celebrate victory in style
, Inside F1 star Max Verstappen’s £12m private jet that the Red Bull star bought from Virgin boss Richard Branson
The jet boasts a luxury bathroom
, Inside F1 star Max Verstappen’s £12m private jet that the Red Bull star bought from Virgin boss Richard Branson
Verstappen now has a stranglehold on the F1 World Championship

There’s tables fitted to enjoy a meal and a drink.

There’s even a bar to celebrate, in case you want to pop open some champagne after victory.

You can bet Max’s flight home from Mexico last weekend was a fun one.

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