Good friend of Verstappen makes more friends in the F1 paddock
Updated: 10:37, 13 Aug 2025
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Hidde Korte is an editor at GPblog, specializing in Formula 1 news. With a background in journalism and a strong passion for the sport, he delivers timely and reliable coverage of the pinnacle of motorsport.
Many celebrities can often be found on the grid, some of whom maintain close friendships with F1 drivers. It is well-known that Martin Garrix is good friends with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, but he has made even more friends in the paddock.
Sauber-driver Gabriel Bortoleto posted a picture on Instagram showing him with Martin Garrix and McLaren driver Lando Norris. "Legend, great to meet you," Bortoleto wrote in the caption. Check out the photo below.
@gabrielbortoleto on Instagram
Friendship between Verstappen and Martin Garrix
Verstappen is known to be good friends with the DJ. Garrix is often spotted at races cheering for Verstappen.
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The two got to know each other in 2014 when Garrix presented the Young Talent award to Verstappen. Verstappen was not present at the event, but the two later ran into each other in Ibiza.
After winning the 2024 championship in Las Vegas, the two celebrated the world title together. Lando Norris is also good friends with Garrix. Norris was spotted during King's Day 2024 with the DJ.
Bortoleto on stage with Meduza
Putting racing on hold for a few weeks, Bortoleto has also enjoyed some lighthearted moments off the track some days ago. Gabriel had the honor of joining the well-known house music group Meduza on stage as they performed their latest remix of the popular Brazilian song "Passo Bem Solto."
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