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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 221601). Inching ever closer to a successful title defence, Max Verstappen entered the 2022 Italian Grand Prix once again starting lower than the top five due to another grid penalty for exceeding power unit components, and started in sixth place. He quickly got himself into second on just the fifth lap, and with Charles Leclerc pitting under the VSC took the lead on lap 10 Both drivers pitted again once, but with Leclerc on a more favourable strategy. However, a late race stoppage for Daniel RIcciardo's broken down McLaren meant the race ended under the Safety Car, effectively handing another race victory to the Dutchman. 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 11th of 15 victories from Verstappen's excellent 2022 season at the 2022 Italian Grand Prix. It is Edition #103 of the Max Verstappen Collection from his personal webshop Verstappenshop.nl, and is a limited edition, example 359 of just 400 pieces worldwide. The model and lid are both in new condition and comes with a cellophane sleeve. Thanks for looking :)