Max Verstappen has been nominated for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award for the third time in 2024, after winning the award in 2022.
Max Verstappen (L) and Lionel Messi (R) (via IMAGO).
The Dutch driver continues to achieve remarkable milestones in his career outside of Formula 1. At the age of 26, he has once again been nominated for the Laureus Sportsmen of the Year 2024 award for his exceptional achievements in motorsports. Verstappen’s performance in the 2023 Formula 1 season was one of the most dominant in history, breaking numerous records.
Verstappen was previously nominated for the same award in the past two years. The Formula 1 prodigy won the Laureus Award in 2022 and has now been nominated once again. He joins a prestigious list of previous winners, including , , and the legendary . Being nominated for and potentially winning this award is a significant accomplishment for any Formula 1 driver.
In 2023, Verstappen was also nominated for the Laureus Awards but lost to the Football Legend . The Inter Miami star’s outstanding performance in football has earned him a nomination for the 2024 edition of the awards. Verstappen’s dominant 2023 season has secured him a well-deserved spot as a nominee for the upcoming awards. The Laureus Award is considered the equivalent of the ‘Grammy’ for sporting events, making it a highly prestigious recognition for the driver.
Verstappen’s impressive performance in 2023 was largely thanks to the exceptional car built by Red Bull. The team from Milton Keynes was so dominant that they won 21 out of 22 races that season, narrowly missing out on a perfect season. Therefore, it came as no surprise to see Verstappen nominated for the Laureus Award alongside the reigning world champion.
The winners of the Laureus Awards will be announced on April 22nd in Madrid, Spain. Verstappen will have to outshine competitors such as , Lionel Messi, , and other exceptional athletes to win the award once again. Additionally, Red Bull will be up against the European golf team, the German basketball team, , and other outstanding teams in their respective sports.
Verstappen’s strong performance in the sport continues as he topped the testing session in Bahrain. The reigning world champion displayed great speed during testing and is expected to deliver a repeat of his outstanding performances in 2023. Red Bull has once again succeeded in creating a competitive car capable of challenging for the world championship in the pinnacle of motorsport.