Max Verstappen's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Racing
Max Verstappen's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concussions | Head | 2015-07-04 | Mild concussion | Max Verstappen suffered a mild concussion following a high-speed crash during the British Grand Prix. He collided with another car, leading to a significant impact. | Involved in a high-speed crash during the British Grand Prix. | 1 week | Rest and medical observation | Missed post-race activities and media commitments. | Increased caution in subsequent races. | None related to head | 2015-07-12 | Moderate | Rest and monitoring for symptoms | Race medical team and personal doctor | None | Improved helmet and car safety features | None | Dizziness and headache | Moderate | Family and team | Home and team's medical facility |
| Sprains | Right Ankle | 2017-09-14 | Ankle sprain | Max Verstappen twisted his right ankle during a practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix. The incident occurred as he was getting out of the car, leading to an ankle sprain. | During a practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix, Verstappen twisted his ankle while getting out of the car. | 2 weeks | Physical therapy and rest | Missed some practice sessions but was able to race. | Minor frustration due to limited practice time. | None related to ankle. | 2017-09-17 | Mild | Ice, compression, and physical therapy | Team physiotherapist | None | Strengthening exercises for the ankle | None | Pain and swelling | Low | Team medical staff | Team's medical facility |
| Wrist Injuries | Left Wrist | 2018-05-25 | Wrist strain | Max Verstappen injured his left wrist after hitting the barriers during a practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix. The impact caused a strain in his wrist. | During the Monaco Grand Prix practice session, Verstappen hit the barriers, causing injury to his wrist. | 3 weeks | Wrist brace and physical therapy | Limited practice sessions and discomfort during races. | Increased carefulness in tight circuits. | None related to wrist | 2018-06-10 | Moderate | Wrist brace and rest | Team physiotherapist and specialist | Minor discomfort in cold conditions | Wrist strengthening exercises | None | Pain and swelling | Moderate | Team medical staff and physiotherapist | Team's medical facility |
Max Verstappen's Sports Injuries Videos
Verstappen and Hamilton Collide at Silverstone | 2021 British Grand Prix
A thrilling opening lap ended abruptly for championship leader Max Verstappen as he collided with rival Lewis Hamilton, ending his race. After a nasty collision into the tire barriers, Verstappen was seen getting out of the car. The accident involved the merest of touches, but it was enough to cause significant damage, including the wheel coming loose from the rim. The safety car was deployed, and discussions ensued about whether Hamilton could have done anything to give Verstappen more room and avoid the crash.
Max Verstappen showing off his elbow injury to Charles Leclerc, and it's because of iRacing.
Max Verstappen injured himself while playing iRacing with his Team Redline group. His steering wheel snapped, causing him to crash hard into the wall on the right-hand side, which led to an elbow injury. Despite this incident, Max emphasizes the importance of handling conflicts and issues internally within the team, keeping them out of the media to avoid unnecessary complications.
Max Verstappen's team radio after the 51G crash with Lewis Hamilton at the 2021 British GP.
Max Verstappen's team radio captures the moment of impact during the British GP crash with Lewis Hamilton.
