From tax-free millions to seven-minute heliport transfers, the Red Bull champion trades Dutch roots for Mediterranean luxury and a logistical advantage in Monte-Carlo.
As most F1 fans already know, Max Verstappen's home base isn't in the Netherlands — it's in the dazzling and notoriously expensive principality of Monaco. The microstate is one of the most sought-after addresses in the world, and it's easy to understand why: glamour, prestige, and a lifestyle that few places on Earth can rival.
Monaco is, without question, the favorite residence of many of Formula 1's wealthiest drivers and international celebrities. Walk through the streets of Monte-Carlo on any given day and you might cross paths with Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, or Valtteri Bottas.
But the appeal extends well beyond motorsport. Football icon Thierry Henry, tennis legends Bjorn Borg and Novak Djokovic have all chosen to plant their roots under the warm Monegasque sun. The question, then, is obvious: why does a territory of just 40,000 inhabitants attract such an extraordinary concentration of elite sporting talent?
Part of the answer lies in the principality's rich sporting identity. Beyond the iconic Formula 1 street race of the Monaco GP, this place hosts the ATP 1000 Masters tournament at the Monte-Carlo Country Club every spring.
AS Monaco, the Ligue 1 football club once home to Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé, is also one of the most financially powerful clubs in France. For an athlete, few places offer that kind of sporting culture packed into such a small geography.
Why does Max Verstappen live in Monaco?
The other — and perhaps more decisive — part of the answer is financial. Monaco is one of the world's most well-known tax havens. Residents pay no income tax whatsoever, and the Monegasque government levies no wealth tax either. For drivers earning tens of millions of dollars per season, that structure represents an enormous advantage.
Other athletes make similar choices, relocating to Switzerland, Dubai, or the Bahamas for comparable fiscal arrangements — but Monaco remains the definitive premier address for those seeking both efficiency and luxury. Now, zooming in on Verstappen specifically: the three-time winner of the Drivers Championship has called Monaco home since 2015, living in an upscale apartment of approximately 180 square meters.
Born and raised in Belgium, Max made the move early in his Red Bull career and has never looked back. His residence offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and the constant parade of yachts drifting across the bright blue water below — a daily backdrop that very few people on the planet get to enjoy.
