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BREAKING: Max Verstappen Donates Entire $12 Million Bonus and Sponsorship Earnings to Global Charities and Homelessness Support
In a stunning gesture that has taken the motorsport world by surprise, reigning Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen has announced that he is donating the entirety of his $12 million bonus and personal sponsorship earnings to charitable causes around the world, with a focus on homelessness support, youth programs, and humanitarian aid.
The announcement comes in the wake of Verstappen’s continued dominance with Red Bull Racing, having secured yet another F1 Drivers’ Championship title and cementing his legacy as one of the sport’s all-time greats. But while Verstappen has made headlines with his relentless pace on the track, it is his latest move off the circuit that’s now drawing global admiration.
“In Formula 1, we travel the world and see every kind of life—wealth, luxury, but also real hardship,” Verstappen said in a statement released by Red Bull Racing. “I’ve been extremely fortunate in my career, and I feel it’s important to use that success to help those who don’t have the same opportunities. This is my way of giving something meaningful back.”
The $12 million donation will be directed to organizations working in countries across the F1 calendar—including the Netherlands, the UK, Brazil, and parts of Southeast Asia—supporting shelters for the homeless, mental health services for at-risk youth, and global emergency relief efforts. A significant portion will also fund programs that promote education and access to sport for underprivileged children.
Red Bull Racing CEO Christian Horner praised Verstappen’s decision, calling it “a gesture of rare humility and leadership from one of the sport’s fiercest competitors.” F1 President Stefano Domenicali also commended the move, saying, “Max’s actions demonstrate the kind of global responsibility we hope to see from our ambassadors. It sets a new standard for what it means to be a champion.”
As Verstappen continues to break records and dominate the world of Formula 1, his decision to invest in people, not just trophies, has revealed a new dimension to his legacy—one defined not just by victory laps, but by lasting human impact.
