Max Verstappen, two-time Formulation 1 World Champion, actually is the embodiment of a hardcore gamer who simply additionally occurs to be tremendous wealthy.
The Dutchman is claimed to casually open FIFA Final Group (FUT) packs shortly earlier than racing classes and is understood for his love of sim racing – as a result of driving the quickest race automobiles on the planet on precise tracks is just not sufficient. He’s additionally aware of formally licensed F1 video games resembling F1 Supervisor 2022, which he criticized for giving his lead engineer too low a ranking.
Lately, Verstappen participated within the digital 24 Hours of Le Mans occasion and dished out harsh criticism in opposition to the organizers for numerous issues with the race, calling it a “clown present” amongst different issues. He’s as critical about his passion as he’s about precise racing. Whereas he reportedly uninstalled the sport used throughout this occasion, he’s not given up on sim racing basically – removed from it, actually.
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In line with Helmut Marko, one of many main figures at Verstappen’s F1 workforce Pink Bull Racing, the reigning champion really put in a brand new simulator on his personal jet after the disappointing occasion. Talking to German TV channel SPORT1, Marko defined that “Verstappen wants this distraction.”
“In any case”, the Austrian former F1 driver continued, “it hasn’t damage him to date whenever you have a look at his two world championships.” True sufficient.
Verstappen purchased the Dassault Falcon 900EX from British businessman Richard Branson in 2020. Capable of attain high speeds of 900 km per hour (round 560 mph), Verstappen can actually declare to be the quickest gamer on the planet when he makes use of his on-board simulator.