Max Verstappen Lewis Hamilton Michael Masi Charles Leclerc Abu Dhabi Japan Sporting rowing FIA japanese win Drivers Max Verstappen Lewis Hamilton Michael Masi Charles Leclerc Abu Dhabi Japan

Verstappen takes second drivers' title with Japanese GP win

tsn.ca

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Max Verstappen is now a two-time Formula One world champion, both titles awarded under bizarre and unprecedented circumstances long after he crossed the finish line.

The Red Bull driver won the rain-shortened Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday and didn't learn he was champion until F1's governing body penalized Charles Leclerc after the race. “The championship obviously did not come the way this time around,” Verstappen initially said after climbing from his car following his 12th victory of the season.

The Dutchman even apologized to the crowd on the track’s public address system. Seconds later, Verstappen was told he was a two-time world champion and crew members and friends suffocated him with hugs. “Once I crossed the line I thought: ‘It was an amazing race, good points again.

But I’m not world champion yet.’” The 25-year-old said he was tipped off when his mechanics started to cheer, but said he was still confused. “I don’t mind it was a little confusing,” he said. “I find it actually quite...

Related News
With his victory in Japan, and Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez finishing in second place, Max Verstappen joined some of Formula 1's great when he secured his second F1 World championship.
Max Verstappen claimed his second Formula One drivers’ championship in confusing and dramatic fashion at Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix as Red Bull prepare for news of whether they breached the sport’s budget cap last season.

Latest News

Change privacy settings
This page might use cookies if your analytics vendor requires them.