Anatomy of . . . Red Bull driver Max Verstappen

Red Bull’s young Dutch driver leads Lewis Hamilton in the driver standings and will expect to challenge the world champion right until the end of the season

FactfileAge 23Height 181cmWeight 72kgFormula One debut age 17 years, 166 daysRaces 125Points 1,267Wins 12Podiums 47Fastest laps 11Pole positions 4

DietDespite all the training, Verstappen has to be careful not to put on too much muscle as his weight is carefully controlled, in line with the car, to maximise performance of both.

The Dutchman does not drink alcohol during the season and only has a little during the off-season. His favourite food has been the same since he was a child — Carpaccio — and he tends to