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You are looking at a Verstappenshop.nl exclusive of the 1:43 Red Bull Racing-RB Powertrains RB18 resin model of newly crowned Four-Time Formula 1 World Champion and third in the F1 all-time winners list Max Verstappen - made by resin and diecast German model manufacturer Minichamps (Product Code: 447 221201). After a difficult race in Silverstone where he finished only seventh with floor damage, and being bested in a head to head with Charles Leclerc in Austria, Max Verstappen found himself back in his competitive stride at the 2022 French Grand Prix in Paul Picard. Qualifying P2 to Leclerc, Verstappen stalked the Ferrari driver in the early stages, before pitting on Lap 16 for fresh tyres in a bid to undercut his rival. However, Leclerc would spin and crash out of the lead on lap 18 in which would be a turning point in his and Ferrari's rapidly declining season, letting out a scream of NOOOOOOOO!!!!! in the knowledge of his own frustration. Max, however, powered on to claim win number seven of his 15 victories in 2022, a record he matched at the 2023 United States Grand Prix on 22 October 2023. On 23rd November 2024, Max claimed a fourth F1 title at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix in Nevada, equaliing the records of Alain Prost and Sebastian Vettel. He is third in the all-time F1 winners list with 62 wins in his career. The model features Max's Red Bull Racing-RB Powertrains RB18 as it ran to net the seventh of 15 victories from Verstappen's stunning 2022 season at the 2022 French Grand Prix. It is Edition #95 of the Max Verstappen Collection from his personal webshop Verstappenshop.nl, and is a limited edition, example 86 of just 333 pieces worldwide. This model is also the first to feature a heavily revised aero package the RB18 came with in mid season, with a different shaped engine cover on the rear end, front and rear wings, a revised venturi panel and tunnel along with a new shaped floor. The model also features race worn tyres from the end of the Grand Prix. The model and lid are both in new condition and comes with a cellophane sleeve. Thanks for looking :)