Formula 1 car and very first kart of Max Verstappen on display in Batavia Stad

Published on 07 July 2023 by Heidi De Love

Following last year's success, Max Verstappen's Formula 1 car can again be admired up close in Lelystad this year. From today, the two-time world champion's signature car will be on display at the Max Verstappen Shop in Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet. The eighteenth Oracle Red Bull Racing car, also known as the RB18, will be on display at Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet for two months. In addition, Max' very first kart, with which he drove his first meters at the age of four, is on display at the Max Verstappen Shop in Lelystad. These two unique items can be admired from 7 July until 4 September.

Also Max Verstappen is pleased about this: "The support of my fans from all over the Netherlands has always been great. It's super that they can now see both my very first kart and this Formula 1 car in Batavia Stad. I have great memories of both."

The Red Bull Racing car of Max Verstappen, currently in first place in the 2023 Formula 1 world championship, will make a special pit stop in Batavia Stad. From Friday 7 July, the RB18 car will be presented in a glass container in the middle of the Batavia Stad shopping centre. People can therefore take pictures from all angles and watch the racing wonder until 4 September. Together with Max' very first kart, this brings together unique motorsport history in Batavia Stad. Various activities will also be organised at the centre during this period. These include a special event during the Grand Prix in Zandvoort and an exclusive win action in Max Verstappen's Official Shop. More information about the events and activities can be found on the Batavia Stad website.

"Max Verstappen's popularity remains unprecedented and it is fantastic that this car is at our centre again this year", says Olivier van Veen. "One of our core values is beautifully local and we are delighted to be able to exclusively show our visitors the Formula 1 car of one of the Netherlands' greatest sporting heroes. The arrival of the RB18 counts as one of the highlights of 2023 for us."

In 2020, the Max Verstappen Shop opened in Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet. Fans can check out original racing items such as his helmet and racing suit here. In addition, they can purchase official Red Bull Racing and exclusive Max Verstappen merchandise. For the address and opening hours, visit: https://www.verstappen.com/store/max-verstappen-batavia-stad