Happy birthday! Max Verstappen turns 28 today

Max Verstappen is celebrating his 28th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed racing drivers of his generation.

Popular racing driver Max Verstappen has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 28th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Verstappen, a cultural icon

Born Max Emilian Verstappen in Hasselt on September 30, 1997, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Belgian history. Verstappen's not just a great racing driver, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Max hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Max Verstappen as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 28.

Happy Birthday, Max, you're the best!

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