Docuseries 'Max Verstappen - New Ground' premieres exclusively on Viaplay

Published on 10 February 2026 by Niels Hendrix

Today, the new three-part documentary series ‘Max Verstappen - New Ground’ premieres on Viaplay. The series follows the four-time Formula 1 world champion as he sets up his own racing team. The Dutchman also goes all out to transform sim racer Chris Lulham into a professional racing driver.

Max Verstappen said: “Viaplay and I have worked together for many years to show what racing is really about - not just the results, but the work, the dedication and the passion behind it. ‘New Ground’ is about exploring new motorsport grounds and learning and gaining experience along the way. It’s about the challenge and the love of racing, and I’m glad to share that journey with Viaplay's viewers.”

If you want to meet the real Max Verstappen, who enjoys his freedom and status as a four-time world champion, don't miss the series ‘Max Verstappen - New Ground’. If you have achieved everything you wanted to in Formula 1, like Verstappen, you gain more freedom to pursue other things. That’s why the Red Bull driver has shifted his focus outside the Formula 1 spotlight to establish Verstappen Racing to mentor young talent. What begins as an experiment, quickly develops. This project makes Verstappen truly happy, especially when he is able to contribute to the successes of the team and its drivers, such as during the 24 Hours of Spa and a 4-hour race on the 24-kilometer Nordschleife.

Starting 10 February, a new episode will be available every Tuesday on Viaplay, starting with episode 1 ‘Let's go out and have fun’.

Schedule:
10 February: Max Verstappen - New Ground: Let's go out and have fun (Viaplay)
17 February: Max Verstappen - New Ground: We all shit on the same toilet (Viaplay)
24 February: Max Verstappen - New Ground: We have to overtake some people (Viaplay)

Viaplay is available in The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. For more info check https://viaplay.com