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From the inside: the impressive private jet that Verstappen bought for 14 million from a tycoon

Max Verstappen will start second in the Turkish GP today to defend the leadership of the Formula 1 World Championship. The Belgian driver is on everyone’s lips for being ahead of Lewis Hamilton and also stands out off the circuits with the spectacular private jet he acquired ago at a time for 14 million euros, a Falcon-900EX that he bought from Richard Branson, a Virgin magnate, now a little over a year ago.

At the age of 24, the Belgian is already beginning to amass a significant fortune as a result of the various seasons that he has already been among the elite of motorsport, being undoubtedly one of the best drivers of the present and probably of the future. Among his luxuries is that private plane he bought from the Virgin boss in 2020.

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According to various specialized media, Verstappen leads a luxurious life and has a fortune of about 50 million euros. He can afford to live in an impressive apartment in Monaco, like most F1 drivers, which is worth several million. Max also has an incredible collection of cars, several Aston Martin among them and a 2.5kg Valkyrie that he should receive shortly.

In the meantime, he can boast of the magnificent private jet that he has been using for his personal travels for just over a year. 14 million paid for the plane to its previous owner and spends around a kilo a year to keep it in perfect condition. Manufactured in 2008, it was refurbished before being delivered to the young Belgian pilot, who enjoys a jet powered by three Honeywell TFE731-60 engines capable of reaching a maximum range of 8,750 kilometers earlier and which can reach a maximum speed of 892 km / h. . As for the interior, it has capacity for 12 passengers, the seats can be reclined to make a bed and the finishes are luxurious. In addition, it has a full bathroom where you can shower, a bar …

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