Max Verstappen rounded off a remarkable 2016 by breaking the Formula 1 record for the most successful overtaking manoeuvres in a single season.
The Dutch driver, who became the youngest ever F1 winner when he won the Spanish Grand Prix on his first appearance for Red Bull, made 78 passing moves during 2016, as per the data calculated by Pirelli.
The Italian tyre company clarified that this was the highest number since records were first collated back in 1983 and explained how the overtaking moves were calculated.
Verstappen was Voted 2016 Personality of the Year at the FIA end of season awards.
He had also made the most overtakes during 2015, his rookie year in F1, with 49 successful moves for Toro Rosso.
Know About Max Verstappen:- Full name: Max Emilian Verstappen
- Born 30 September 1997
- Nationality: Belgian-Dutch. racing driver who competes under the Dutch flag in Formula One
- Team: Red Bull Racing.
- Aged 17 years, 166 days
- Youngest driver to compete in Formula 1 at the 2015 Australian Grand Prix for Scuderia Toro Rosso.
- Youngest driver to lead a lap during a Formula One Grand Prix.
- Youngest driver to set the fastest lap during a Formula One Grand Prix.
- Youngest driver to secure a podium.
- Youngest Formula One Grand Prix winner.
