Max Verstappenfrom Red Bull, won his fourth world title Formula 1 this Sunday (24), in a race won by George Russell, in which he finished in fifth place.
Verstappen finished where he started, in fifth, but that was all the Dutch driver needed to win the championship, already effectively over, beyond the reach of his McLaren rival, Lando Norriswith two rounds to go.
“What a season. Four times. Thank you everyone”said Verstappen over the radio after being congratulated by the team boss, Christian Horner. “It was a little more difficult than last year, but we overcame it and gave it our all”completed
Norris was quick to recognize his rival’s achievement: “As much as it hurts a little, saying congratulations doesn’t hurt,” he said.