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WATCH | The moment Max Verstappen finds out he is a double F1 world champion

While there was some confusion following the Japanese Grand Prix about whether Max Verstappen would be crowned the 2022 Formula 1 world champion following his win, the moment it was announced led to some jubilant celebrations by the Dutch driver and his team.

From Mad Max to Mighty Max: Mature Verstappen joins gilded group

There he snatched a controversial last-lap triumph from Lewis Hamilton, depriving the Briton of an unprecedented eighth triumph to land Red Bull's first championship since Sebastian Vettel completed four in a row in 2013. Mercedes retained their teams' title for an eighth consecutive season, but that result spelt the end of their Formula One domination. Red Bull had firmly hinted at what lay ahead and in 2022 they delivered a supreme car, capable of winning anywhere and in any conditions, and a more polished and mature version of Formula One's first Dutch champion. Having celebrated his 25th birthday just over a week ago, he is the second-youngest two-time champion behind Vettel and now stands at the threshold of what may be a record-breaking career.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen retains F1 world title after Japan GP win

Formula One world championship amid scenes of confusion on Sunday after Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc collected a five-second post-race penalty at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Dutch driver won the race at Suzuka, with Leclerc demoted from second to third behind Red Bull's Sergio Perez for cutting the final chicane while defending from the Mexican on the last lap.

Calvin Bassey slaughtered as ex Rangers defender told by Dutch legend that watching him 'hurts his eyes'

Calvin Bassey has been slaughtered again after his underwhelming start at Ajax with Dutch hero Wim Kieft claiming watching him play "hurts his eyes". Rangers sold the giant defender to the Amsterdam club in the summer for a bumper £19 million fee, but he's had a ropey start to his career in the Netherlands after Ajax's poor beginning to the season which culminated in a 6-1 home hammering by Napoli in the Champions League.