Max Verstappen takes Formula One by storm

In 2015, at the age of 17 and 166 days, Max Verstappen became the youngest driver to compete in a Formula One Grand Prix. Two weeks later, he broke the record for the youngest driver to score points. This season, he set a new record by winning the race in Spain.

He did not do it discreetly, but rather in his debut race for Red Bull. After spending his first year in Toro Rosso, Max advanced to the Austrian team in the fifth race of this year, replacing Daniil Kvyat. He celebrated his victory at the age of 18 and 228 days, as Daniel Ricciardo's teammate.

"His arrival to the team was another challenge, but it has been positive. We both push each other. He is very fast. We have similar desires in the sport - we want to offer aggressive and risky races," described Daniel Ricciardo.

Max continued to impress with second places in Austria and Great Britain, but in Belgium, he experienced the other side - criticism - after causing an accident that angered other drivers like Kimi Räikkönen from Ferrari.

Although he resumed his path with second places in Malaysia and Japan, it was revealed in the United States that moving during braking was prohibited in Formula One circuits, a decision that targeted Max and other drivers.

The controversy was not helped by Max's comments on the team radio during the United States Grand Prix, stating that he was there to win races and not settle for fourth place when given instructions.

"As a driver, I always want to be at the front, obviously to win. That's the idea. In Austin, I was trying to make progress, so I did it with Kimi, but it didn't work with Nico (Rosberg)," Max said in Mexico.

He made it clear that he will not reduce his aggressiveness and will aim to consistently be on the podium, even if that annoys some of his fellow drivers. "Things have gone well, I always learn as a driver, especially this season where I have been consistent."

Regarding the possible result at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, after not finishing the race in Austin due to a car problem, Max said, "We should do well. The long straight is not fantastic, but I think the altitude should be better for the turbos. The slow corners should help us."

What Max made clear is that now, with all eyes on him, he will be more careful with his words on the team radio.

"Every time I speak, it gets broadcasted, and sometimes it sounds arrogant because I said I'm not here to be fourth. I want to win. But it seems like I don't listen to the team, and that's not true."