Max Verstappen and his private jet the Falcon 8X: The demand for performance, from circuit to tarmac

In a Formula 1 calendar that now spans 24 races across five continents, Max Verstappen recuperation becomes very important, as much as engine performance. While the single-seater allows for winning on Sunday, it is the choice of aircraft that guarantees recovery for the rest of the week.

For the triple world champion, the choice fell on French excellence: the Dassault Falcon 8X.

A range tailored for "Global Reach"

Unlike its predecessor (the Falcon 900EX), the Falcon 8X is a game changer in terms of range. With an autonomy of nearly 12,000 km (6,450 nm), the Falcon 8X makes it possible to connect almost all the championship circuits non-stop.

For a profile like Verstappen's, this technical capacity translates into a simple fact: the elimination of technical stops (fuel stops) by being able to perform direct flights such as:

•  Singapore to Monaco 
• São Paulo to Amsterdam
• Las Vegas to Paris 

This flight continuity is essential for maintaining sleep cycles, transforming transcontinental crossings into genuine rest phases. 

Silence as a performance tool

Inside, the 8X cabin is recognized as one of the quietest in business aviation. For an athlete subjected to extreme physical and sonic pressures (up to 130 dB in an F1 cockpit), the calm of the cabin is not a comfort, it is a physiological necessity, with a sound level of less than 50 dB, which corresponds to the noise of gentle rain.

The aircraft is configured to be an extension of the home or office. The low-altitude cabin pressurization significantly reduces fatigue linked to "jet lag", allowing the pilot to arrive fresh, ready for the simulator or technical briefing immediately upon landing.

Charter a Dassault Falcon 8X with IBC Aviation

The acquisition and management of such an aircraft represent a major strategic investment. However, the Falcon 8X experience is accessible occasionally via charter.

Whether for a financial roadshow, government travel, or a private trip requiring great range, the Falcon 8X represents the ideal compromise between "Large Cabin" comfort and operational flexibility.

Do you wish to organize a long-haul flight without compromise? Our teams are available 24/7 to configure your next trip on a Falcon 8X or any aircraft from the Dassault range.