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Max Verstappen purchases $42 million new private jet: Reports

Max Verstappen seems to join the break ahead of the challenging F1 season. After buying a yacht for himself he has now purchased a new private Falcon 8X which cost him around $42 million.

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Varun Sarwate
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Max Verstappen appears to be doing the best of his winter break ahead of the challenging F1 season. After winning the fourth championship in F1, he is fully enjoying his time off. During the break, he bought a luxurious Yacht and named it ‘Unleash the Lion’, which resembles his personality. As the 2025 F1 season approaches, he has started to make headlines again.

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Now, Verstappen is in the news for his new private jet Falcon 8X. After buying jet he won’t travel with Dassault Falcon 900 EX in which he was travelling for five years. Max Verstappen has made some upgrade in his recently bought jet. According to reports, the new plane will cover a longer distance without taking much time refuelling.

The new aircraft, the Falcon 8X, is estimated to cost more than $42 million, and is likewise outfitted with the same livery. With a range of nearly 11,945 miles, this enables the Dutchman to travel without a stopover from Europe to South America or Asia. He will be able to pass in a single pass thanks to this new jet, which will save him a ton of time, particularly during Formula 1 season.

Since purchasing his own private plane in 2020, Verstappen has made frequent use of it. The Dutchman can travel to the Grands Prix without any inconveniences. It is also well known that the four-time world champion frequently provides lifts to other Formula 1 drivers, like Lando Norris.

Max Verstappen waiting for the new season start

Max Verstappen will be back in action with Red Bull during the pre-season testing at Bahrain International Circuit. As the new season approaches, Red Bull has yet to announce the F1 car launch date but will show the car's livery at F1 75. The event will take place on 18th February at the O2 arena in London. The event will feature all drivers and team principals. This time Max Verstappen and Red Bull will get tough competition from Ferrari as Lewis Hamilton has joined forces with Charles Leclerc. Max Verstappen and Red Bull's first race of the season will be in the Australian GP.

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