Max Verstappen pays tribute to “legend” after death of Red Bull executive

Peter van Egmont spent much of his professional career as a photographer for the Red Bull team and developed a close relationship with his compatriot Verstappen.

But van Egmond was diagnosed with a terminal illness that forced him to miss most of the 2024 season, and he has sadly passed away.

Van Egmond was present at the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix, however, catching Verstappen\’s heroic victory in the rain, with the 27-year-old revealing in an interview with Viaplay after the race that he was \’proud\’ that Van Egmond had come to see that particular race.

Van Egmond was present at over 550 grands prix across his years working as a photographer, according to Dutch publication De Telegraaf. When the Dutchman was diagnosed with the disease, Verstappen and Christian Horner took time to pay tribute to the Red Bull legend, while Verstappen posed for a photo with van Egmond at the Brazilian Grand Prix, which turned out to be his final F1 race. A race he took part in. And supported.

Verstappen took to social media to reflect on the sad news of van Egmond’s passing, posting to his Instagram Story: “Rest in peace Peter.” A true legend of our sport and, most importantly, a wonderful person.”

Verstappen’s father, Jos Verstappen, also posted the story on his Instagram page, with a number of Formula 1 staff, including Lee McKenzie and Amanda Newey, commenting on the post to offer their condolences.