It’s okay. If I’m going to do something, I want to win—I don’t just want to take part. I want to build a dream team with the right people, drivers, and platform.”

I ask if he still has any personal goals left in Formula 1. “Of course, I’d like to win another championship,” he says (he came close in 2025, missing the title by just two points to McLaren’s Lando Norris). “But honestly, there’s no real bucket list. I’ve already achieved the big ones. Now I’m after smaller goals—like winning a race with our own power units, things like that. I’m just passionate about racing and learning more, even about computing power and AI. It’s kind of scary, but also cool. You have to be a bit of a geek for this stuff, but I enjoy it.”

We’ve traveled as far west as Cap-d’Ail, passing Monaco’s impressive Port Hercule and a row of modern apartments with stunning sea views—one of which is where Verstappen lives. As the day winds down, the sea has calmed, and Verstappen takes his final shots on the boat. His square-faced TAG Heuer Monaco glints like black stone in the golden light. He looks down at the watch, a gift from the brand, customized with three stars to mark his three world championships. (When he won his fourth, a fourth star was added.)

It was then, just for a moment, that Verstappen seemed to hint at what might come after F1, or GT3, or racing—a subtle shift in his usual focus. We were talking broadly about how he might spend his time when it’s all over.

“I’ve never been to South Africa, for example. I also love Japan and want to explore it more. I’d like to visit without the pressure of ‘Next week is Formula 1.’ At some point, maybe that pressure will be gone, and I can take a long holiday…”

Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about Cruising into the Monaco Grand Prix with Max Verstappen covering beginner and advanced topics

General Beginner Questions

1 What does Cruising into the Monaco Grand Prix with Max Verstappen actually mean
It refers to a VIP experience where you sail into Monaco on a luxury yacht to watch the race It combines the Monaco Yacht Show lifestyle with the Formula 1 weekend

2 Do I actually get to hang out with Max Verstappen
It depends on the package Some hightier experiences include a meetandgreet a QA session or even a short cruise with Max Lowertier packages just mean youre part of the same Verstappen fleet or event but you likely wont have oneonone time

3 Is this a real event or just a fantasy
Its a real highend VIP experience offered by luxury travel agencies and sometimes by Red Bulls hospitality team Its not a standard public ticketyou have to book it through specialized concierge services

4 I dont own a yacht Can I still join
Yes Most packages include a spot on a chartered superyacht or a luxury motor yacht You dont need to own one you just buy a berth or a cabin for the weekend

5 How much does this cost
Its extremely expensive Expect to pay anywhere from 15000 to 100000 per person for the weekend depending on the yacht size proximity to the track and whether Max is personally involved

Advanced Practical Questions

6 How do you actually watch the race from a yacht
Monacos harbor is right next to the track Yachts are moored in Port Hercule which is directly opposite the famous swimming pool complex and the final chicane You watch the race on large deck screens or from the flybridge with binoculars You can also hear the cars roar from the water

7 Whats the best spot on the yacht for viewing
The top deck offers the best views of the track and the harbor However the lower aft deck is closer to the water and gives you a better sense