# Max Verstappen Gifts Helmet to Red Bull Mechanic

> Max Verstappen gives final race helmet to Ole Schack, his long-serving Red Bull mechanic.
- Title: Max Verstappen Gifts Helmet to Red Bull Mechanic · Motorsport
- Summary: Max Verstappen gives final race helmet to Ole Schack, his long-serving Red Bull mechanic.
- Keywords: max verstappen, ole schack, red bull racing, formula 1, brazilian grand prix, mechanic, helmet gift, Motorsport
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/max-verstappen-gives-emotional-farewell-gift-to-long-serving-red-bull-mechanic/10873184
- Author: Lydia Mee
- Published: 2026-11-08T22:36:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: max verstappen, ole schack, red bull racing, formula 1, brazilian grand prix, mechanic, helmet gift, sports, cars
## Max Verstappen's Final Gift
Max Verstappen gave his Brazilian GP helmet to long-serving Red Bull mechanic Ole Schack after 20 years with the team.
## Ole Schack's Career
Schack has worked with Red Bull since 2005, including on Max Verstappen's car as a front-end mechanic.
## Red Bull's Custom Can
The team created a one-off Red Bull can featuring Max Verstappen's career statistics.
## Schack's Reaction
Schack said he misses his family and wants to give back after being away for 20 years.
## Fan Responses
Fans praised the gesture, calling Schack a legend and noting his role in Red Bull's early years.
## Key takeaway

Max Verstappen gifted his Brazilian GP helmet to mechanic Ole Schack after 20 years with Red Bull Racing.